I have found that NetManage Chameleon v4.02 combined with NCSA's Mosaic v.2.0a5
works great. The reason I like NetManage Chameleon is that it is entirely
Windows-based -- some of the other solutions require that you dump out to DOS
first to
establish the SLIP or PPP connection. Chameleon handles SLIP, Compressed SLIP,
PPP, and Compressed PPP. Compressed PPP, if your Internet Service Provider
supports it, is your best bet in terms of speed. Also a 14.4 modem with v.32bis
and
v.42bis is essential. Moreover, if it is an external modem, making sure that
your serial
port is 16550 UART possessed is good -- other than the chipset, 16550 UART
serial
ports most always have DB25 pin connectors as opposed to DB9 connectors. This
will
allow your 14.4 v.32bis and v.42bis modem to connect up to the Internet Service
Provider at 57600 bps -- provided that your Internet Service Provider has a
similar
modem on their end.
If you have any additional questions, feel free to email here -- feel free to
distribute this if
you find it helps others.
-jonathan
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-Jonathan Ogden
President, The Interactive Center DIGITAL
jogden@netcom.com BAYSIDE
Santa Monica
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