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echo: aust_modem
to: PETER HOCKING
from: Chris Core
date: 1996-09-17 23:29:10
subject: Modem Speed?

PC>should be able to run a 28k8 or 33k6 modem without problems as long 
 PC>as you don't run a multitasker (win/Desqview/OS2 etc)

 PH> Get off the grass!

 PH> With a 8250 or 16450 UART he'd be lucky to properly support a V32
 PH> modem,  let alone V34 or V34+ modem!

Get back on the grass. You don't need a 16550 to handle high speed comms
-if- you're not multitasking/threading. Which is exactly what PC said.

Chris


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