PH> PC>If by an 'ordinary serial port' you mean a 16450 or 8250 UART then 
PH> PC>you
PH> PC>should be able to run a 28k8 or 33k6 modem without problems as long 
PH> PC>as
PH> PC>you don't run a multitasker (win/Desqview/OS2 etc) 
PH> PC>
PH>  Get off the grass!
PH> 
PH> With a 8250 or 16450 UART he'd be lucky to properly support a V32 modem, 
PH> let alone V34 or V34+ modem!
 Dont think so, Have you got a 2MHz XT or something?, My old 486sx25 used to
handle a 33k6 modem no worries, With a 16450/8250 UART!..

 Maybe you are the one on 'the grass' :)

 Cya!
Steven

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