The bigger issue I personally had w/ softmodems was the need for drivers, vs the old ones that worked on the AT-commands alone. Kind of like the wireless card situation in linux now, you had to shop around and read reviews before buying.
But Moore's law, a few good vendors, and some reverse engineering overcame all that.
RIP Hayes, Turtle Beach and Ensoniq!
But Moore's law, a few good vendors, and some reverse engineering overcame all that.
RIP Hayes, Turtle Beach and Ensoniq!