JK>At present I *do* have a very old system, 8088, with a 16450 UART      
JK>supporting the modem on the multi-function (COM:) expansion board. I wa
JK>contemplating a faster modem, the afore mentioned 14.4, to get onto a B
JK>that excludes my present ancient one. I also have a 5th gen. machine in
JK>works, for what it's worth.                                            
                                                                          
You should be able to use a 14400 modem with your 8088 computer.  Try     
setting the COM port to 19200 bps.                                        
                                                                          
Later, when you get a superspeed 5th generation machine, you can invest in
a faster modem.                                                           
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The *present* is an ancient 2400. The *faster* one contemplated is a 14.4. 
ow
you know my priorities. :-) Thanks.
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