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Re: [Plug] CPU Dependent Components (Linmodems)
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At this point its really a matter of opinion. If you're ok with it,
then go for it. I'd rather not. As to the shotgun thing... well. That
has to supported on both sides. Other than that, go for it. I dont
skimp on hardware. In my experience I've always regretted "bargain"
components. But thats just me.
J.
When I grow up, I wanna be more like me.
I had a clue. I didn't like it. I took it back and exchanged it for an
attitude.
On Tue, 10 Aug 1999, Master and Servant wrote:
>
> Okay, this is what gets me...
>
> [in stores]
> I have seen Winmodems for as cheap as $9 after rebate..
>
> Regularly good non-winmodems go for about $100, if not a bit more (okay,
> so someone is going to argue with me that you can get such and such a
> white-boxed modem via pricewatch for say, 55 or so bux (+5-10$ shipping))
>
> So, if you take that extra 40-90$ and pump it into a better MB and/or
> processor, izn't that worth it for the difference?
>
> Call me a cheap bastard. 8) But that is my argument for Linmodems. 8)
>
> Actually my other theorization is this:
>
> Linux Box <----Network----> Windows Box (FILLED with Winmodems bought for
> 9$) hooked to an equivalent # of lines either shotgunning to your feed, or
> say, how about a bunch of different netzero accounts? ;)
>
>
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