Replying to a message of Felix Miata to All:

 >> Is there a way by software that I can tell if my motherboards serial 
 >> ports has a hardware FIFO buffer 16550a or equivalent so I can set my 
 >> external modem appropriately?

 FM> There probably is, but I don't know. I do know that it's been over a
 FM> decade since all new motherboards have been built meeting at least
 FM> that standard. IIRC, older ones won't support 56k modems.

Heck, my *phone line* won't support 56k modems.  

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