2006-11-13 01:52:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
It's a contraction of the words "modulator" and "demodulator". A reference to the process, in this case, of converting a computer signal to a phone line compatible format and then reversing the process on the opposite end. It's rapidly being outdated and replaced by the advancements in DSL technology and the lower price structures.
2006-11-13 01:59:53 · answer #1 · answered by J.D. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is a modem?
A modem allows you to send and receive information over the phone line with your computer. You could send a picture of your dog to a friend, or receive (download) a document sent to you via email.
"Modem" is an acronym that stands for "MOdulator/DEModulator". These are the technical terms for the way your modem converts information you send from your computer into sounds (the MOdulator part) which a modem on the other end of the phone line can translate back into information (the DEModulator part).
2006-11-13 10:02:21 · answer #2 · answered by c0mplicated_s0ul 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
modem is a device or program that enables a computer to transmit data over, for example, telephone or cable lines. Computer information is stored digitally, whereas information transmitted over telephone lines is transmitted in the form of analog waves.
2006-11-13 09:57:25 · answer #3 · answered by jom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a modem is a mixture of both...it is used to transform signals over the phone lines to what is called "the world wide web" or "www" or in
basic terminology "the web"
to live without internet is pure insanity billions of people use it everyday and it is not reccommended to be without it
2006-11-13 10:02:04 · answer #4 · answered by brendan conder 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋