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Re: ISA vs PCI Modem



Greg Scharrer writes:
> I am thinking about buying a 56k modem. I have a 28.8k modem. I know not
> to buy a Winmodem. I have seen ads for ISA and PCI modems. Is one kind
> better than the other?

Multitech reportedly makes one PCI modem that is not a winmodem.  So far as
I know all others are.  I'd stay away from PCI modems.

>Does the type of board slot affect capability or performance?

No.  Modem data rates are so far below the capacity of the ISA bus that the
bus type is irrelevant.
-- 
John Hasler
john@dhh.gt.org (John Hasler)
Dancing Horse Hill
Elmwood, WI


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