On Sat, 7 Oct 2000 06:03:13 -0700 "Tom L. McCoy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Well, let me re-phrase the question -
> Can someone recommend a particular modem that'll work in an
> old dos-based 486-66? I'm not sure the machine will support a
> 56k, or even a 28.8.. and I never tried any of the 14.4's, I went
> from a 2400 hayes to a 56k in a win-pentium. I want to use the
> 486 to occasionally get the mail and browse if necessary.
Hello Tom:
I am certain that a 486 will support a 33.6 modem. I use a 33.6 modem in
my 386sx. A 486 might even support a 56k. Don't know. Never tried it.
Of course if you are going to be using DOS internet apps, then you will
want to make sure that you install a real modem instead of just a
Win-Modem, otherwise you will need Windows to support your modem.
If all you want to do is e-mail, then you would probably find even an old
2400 modem satisfactory. A 2400 works OK for me when all I'm dealing with
is just e-mail. I can even use it for browsing with a text browser such as
Net-Tamer or Bobcat, although it is mighty slow when being used for this
purpose.
If you want to use your modem mainly for e-mail and only occasional
browsing, then a 14.4 modem might suit your needs just fine.
All the best,
Sam Heywood
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