-=> Quoting Wayne Chirnside to All <=-
 WC> Diamond uses comit for dos meaning it'd be useless in Linux so it's
 WC> out.
That's just the freebee software they bundle with it to get newbies
up and running from their handbook.  Many modem companies bundle COMit
with their modems, others bundle QuickLink or some other like Bitware
But if you want K56flex then there are some Diamond Supra Express out
there which are the old K56Plus standard and are not upgradeable (you
have to send it in for a swap, Diamond Supra is doing this, but it's a
pain if you find you have one)
 WC> 14,400 and is annoying. i'm looking for a modem kflex, jumper
 WC> configurable, preferally software upgradable, hardware data compression
 WC> and error correction.
All the Zoom K56flex are fully software upgradable and meet your spec
Look for:
Model 2844 for PC, Model 2845 for Macintosh,
and Model 2848 PC/Macintosh combo
Some specs:
Features
* K56flex for upto 56,000 bps data downloads from compatible sites
* 33,600 bps V.34 data transmission speed
* 14,400 bps Group 3, Class 1 fax
* V.42bis compression for data speeds up to 230,400 bps
* Automatic negotiation of modem speed, error-correction, and
  compression
* Plug and Play for Windows 95; software configurable for
  Windows 3.x and DOS; jumper selectable for Windows NT and other
  operating systems (internal only)
* V.42, MNP 2-4, MNP 10 and MNP10EC(tm) error-correction
* Extended status reporting with 14 LED status indicator lights
  (external model only)
* ZoomGuard(tm) superior lightning protection
* Distinctive Ring support*
* Videophone-Ready: Supports ITU H.324-compliant software and the
  V.80 video standard.**
* Audio speaker with software volume control
* Alternate modem configuration storage in nonvolatile RAM
* Phone number directory (four 35-digit number strings stored in
  non-volatile memory)
* Line quality monitor and retrain capability
* Inactivity Timer - when set, causes hang up if no data for
  programmable time (1-42 minutes)
* Seven-year warranty
Latest firmware is ver1.02a on the Zoom www site
 WC> SLMR 2.1a   but officer, the red light was doppler shifted green.
:)
rgdZ
Richard
... but officer, I don't even know what kilowatt means
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