Hello Chris > I need some advice. A number of computer shops in the UK are selling the > 3Com US Robotics Message Modem (The one that looks like a Sportster) for > 60 - which is a bit of a bargain. I believe that sportsters have a bug in the fax chip and my opinion is to steer well clear. Business suffered terrific set backs because of faxing problems. My opinion of USR could not be lower. >From the stfax guide: > > Q: I've got an US Robotics modem and STFax complains of an > "Unknown error" when sending a fax. How can I avoid this? > > A: Most of USR modems have a defective Class 2.0 chip. You can try to > avoid this kind of problems setting the MAX9600 checkbox in the > Modem panel of the preferences. This will force STFax not to use a > speed higher than 9600 baud, which is more reliable. > If this doesn't work, set the CLASS1 checkbox too. If I wanted a cheap modem I'd get a Pace (a classic one, not the message one), they are cheap as Pace went under. Try morgan computers (I think it is http://www.morgancomputers.co.uk or something similar) (I have a dynalink) John -- John Block Creative, marketing aware work which Freelance Copywriter talks rather than blandly bores, actively promotes your product, International and aims to be the best Welcomes Dollar and Sterling, in your market sector. First Virtual. http://www.copywriter.co.uk [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- STFax Mailing List - http://www.active-net.co.uk/products/stfax ML-Help: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "HELP" or "LONGINDEX" ML-Unsubscribe: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "DEL" in mail body
