1. Re: WinModems
On Wed, 20 Dec 2000 15:35:21 -0600, Kat wrote:
>The original reasoning behind them was that the
>functions of the winmodem could be upgraded with a single download, for
>instance, download a software package, and presto, it is now a
>winfaxmodem. Near as i can tell, this procedure hasn't worked as
>promised, especially if you dl the wrong one (likely, because of the number
>of different winmodems), you are disconnected from the web and cannot
>get the proper one.
>
>Kat
Another reason for the existance of winmodems is that they are typically
much cheaper than hardware modems. With the speed of today's systems, CPU
utilization from winmodems is negligable.
As far as D/Ling the wrong driver: the driver shouldn't install if it
doesn't find the right hardware. If it does, then it's the fault of the
manufacuturer's driver, not Microsoft's. If you force it to install, then
it's your own fault....
-- Brian
