Difference between softK56 and HCF..?

[schismspeak]

Which is better and what is the difference? I kow that Hardware modems are the best, but i'm not sure I want to spend $30 on a dialup modem, but I might, but for now answer me those questions

ThanksIA
Schism

 

[schismspeak]

Ok I went with a US robotics Hardware pci modem, And I found the answers to the questions myself searching on Conexant's(sp?) website for 15min..

 

[Supchaka]

Hardware means the controller is built in to the modem, it doesnt use the CPU to handle its instructions. So you made the better choice, they are more stable and give you better speeds generally.