Does anyone know what the differenc 1

[Cogen]

Does anyone know what the difference between a hardware modem and a software modem is? Which one is better?

 

[smah]

Basically, a software modem uses the main processor to do some of it's work. So a software modem will use some extra resources of the machine and will only work on operating systems that can use the software (like windows). A hardware modem should do all the modem work by itself without tying up the processor and in should work on any operating system that has the correct driver (like Linux).

 

[hdingman]

Another variation is the "AMR" modem - it goes in the small slot on the motherboard. AMR, or "Audio Modem Riser" lets the audio chipset on the sound system process the modem audio signals.

The bad news is that the audio chips don't usually do a very good job, and data rates may be slow. The good news is that it's cheap (usually $15-20)

Once again, you get what you pay for.

Howard

 

[bcastner]

Cogen,

Without question a hardware modem is better. And an external one even better than an internal one.

It sounds silly, but you cannot believe how useful the lights on an extermal modem can prove to be.

 

[hdingman]

I'll second that! bcastner, have a star!

And I'll add that a quality name-brand modem
with a decent chipset is better than the
el-cheapo modem with the low-end (the pits)
chipset. You'll see it immediately in the
connect rates, and you'll pay for the
cheapo with your time and frustration.

I still say, you get what you pay for...

Howard

 

[Cogen]

Thanks guys, your help is greatly appreciated!

 

[KLewisBPM]

The best Modem I have come acoss, Is an External US robotics.

Hardware Modems are the best! External ones are even better!

Kind Regards

Kelley Lewis

 

[zepper]

If anyone would like a good external modem, Computer Geeks (

http://www.compgeeks.com

) has two for < $20. each. I got the Cendyne because it was v.92 and I'm quite pleased with it.
BTW, I found out the actual mfr. of the Cendyne modem is:

http://www.amigo.com.tw

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.bh.


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