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Re: What 56K modem for OS/2 ?

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From: James Himmelman
Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 00:00
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On Thu, 12 Aug 1999 01:00:14, rsmits@curmudgeon.bc.ca wrote:

> In <37B2010F.82B22EDD@wt.net>, on 08/11/99 
>    at 07:02 PM, Michael Rezsutek <rezsutek@wt.net> said:
> 
> >Not me, I bought and installed this modem with no hassles, and it works
> >great.  No special drivers needed because it a true modem as opposed to a
> >"WinModem".  A few easy changes to config.sys and you're in business.  I
> >recommend it.
> 
> Ah, but is it compatible with PMFax? (The pro version of the lite fax
> program that comes with Warp?)
> 
> I've about given up on this damn Zoom modem.

Yup, I had problems with Faxworks Pro and ZOOM modems. I wound up 
getting a Best Data 56K fax modem, and it works PERFECTLY. Be careful 
though. They have two different models. One says "Controller based 
modem" on the box. That is a REAL modem and works great in OS/2 and 
with Faxworks/PMFax Pro.

[[[ James Himmelman - jhimmel@i-2000.com ]]]
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From: jhimmel@i-2000.com (James Himmelman)
Subject: Re: What 56K modem for OS/2 ?
Date: 1999/08/12
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