[KLUG Members] Linmodem

[Tim Gray]

Now, the difference between an lin/winmodem and a real modem is that a 
winmodem is lobotomized by having basic modem functionality removed and as a 
result shunts much of the data conversion between analog (phone-line) to 
digital (computer) to your computer via the drivers, which sucks CPU cycles 
and degrades overall connection performance.

Thus, they are junk.  IIRC, a "good" modem ought to be Hayes compatible.

On Wednesday 11 August 2004 03:12 pm, awilliam at whitemice.org wrote:
> > What is differece between Linmodem and winmodem?
>
> Nothing, except a Linmodem is a Winmodem that claims to be supported by
> Linux.  IMHO, don't bother with either.
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