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ro> something that is not straight forward to set up and that the
ro> average person with some technical experience can't figure out. 
ro> I don't want something that is only software configureable or
ro> that runs only with DOS Windows etc. Are there modems out there
ro> that fit both worlds, either hardware jumper configurable and
ro> which will run with Dos or Windows or any other operating system
ro> that you are using?
In spite of what you read here, most modems for sale today are easier
to configure and "set up" than were modems of the past.  Most have
standard factory defaults so the init string need be no more than
AT&F or AT&F1.  Most internals continue to have jumpers to select the
comm port and IRQ, even if they also support "plug and play".
About the only thing you must be concerned with that isn't a concern
with a 2400 bps modem is the UART if you have an external modem:  you
will most likely need a 16550 buffered UART, which is a direct pin
for pin replacement for an 8250 or 16450 that your system may now
have.  It's not a big deal.
Stick with "name brands": Motorola, USR, Zoom, Practical Peripherals,
etc.  Don't buy a modem designed only for Windows.  If the UART is a
concern, chose an internal and avoid that problem.
It's easier than you think. :-)
TTFN. Rick.
Ottawa, ON 6 Jun 23:54 
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