From: Tinkerer on

"Joel" <Joel(a)NoSpam.com> wrote in message
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> "Trimble Bracegirdle" <no-spam(a)never.spam> wrote:
>
>> I'm now trying out & planning to fully buy Windows 7 64bit .
>> The Hardware has an well established Win XP 32bit install
>> where the SAGEM 800(a)Fast USB Modem gives me OK performance
>> for years now.
>>
>> This type of basic USB Modem will not work with WINDOWS 7 .
>> So looks like I will have to buy a replacement Router type .
>> But looking (at great tiring length ..sigh !) has not found me a good
>> alternative .
>> ..I'm in the UK..
>> Most I've looked at do not say WIN 7 & many say won't work.
>>
>> Can people please give some suggestions about what to buy
>> for a Basic single Computer & standard 'Phone installation that does
>> not need the complexity & cost of Multi port Router & Wireless.
>> (\__/)
>> (='.'=)
>> (")_(") mouse (We Are In The UK)
>>
>
> USB and MODEM shouldn't be a problem (I am using over a decade USB and
> MODEM without any problem). But upgrading to Windows 7 you may want to
> check for GRAPHIC and AUDIO cards

USB and MODEM shouldn't be a problem IF the USB drivers work with Windows 7.
many don't and many will not be updated.
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Tinkerer