> The simple fact is yes there are a lot of cheap PCI modems out there. But
> here is the problem. I have not successfully found a driver that will work
> on any two PCI modems. It seems that every manufacturer make them slightly
> incompatible from the next. I still use my old ISA modem for its
> reliability. The PCI modems just don't have the same eligibility or quality
> as the ISA (I could be wrong).
You are right. I recently have seen a winmodem (isa, thought) which driver
had compatibility problems with S3 cards. (this is under Windows)..
>
> I would not waste as much time working with PCI modems as I would trying to
> get USB to work. The way that I see it is the PCI modems is just the step
> between ISA and USB.
Depends... - the pci bus will most likely remain for a while.
>
> If you can get a universal PCI modem driver working under any OS then you
> will undoubtedly make some serious cash.
>
> Gary Wayne Smith
>
> This is my opinion, there are many others like it but this one is mine.
>
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