AS>       The modem that has actually caught my attention is the
AS>      Netcomm Roadster. It apparently has a good fax
AS> "switching"      capability, good performance, and good
AS> backup.

 PG> Don't even think about it. I put one on a dial-up line and
 PG> even other Netcomms have problems connecting with it. If it
 PG> works with another modem it works ok - but some modems it
 PG> just won't have a bar of.

I've not run one, but a local young chap tried running a BBS with one of
these and had frightful problems, eventually giving up.  I had one other
BBS caller with one, and he never did get it setup right, either.  It may
have only been setup problems, but it amounts to a headache either way. 
From that, I'd have to endorse what you and Dave Hatch have to say ..

Ian

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