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To: Rick Faurot who wrote (15143)	1/21/2001 11:59:07 AM
From: Gottfried	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 110652

Rick, yes - I use Win98. A winmodem uses the computer memory for part of its functions [to save cost]. I found it difficult to determine which modems on the store shelf were hardware modems. Only the Hayes Accura spelled it out clearly. I think manufacturers know that customers have heard bad things about winmodems and so don't always highlight that designation on the package. I would buy any hardware modem. Gottfried