softmodem

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A modem with minimal hardware capabilities, designed to use a host computer's resources to perform most of the tasks performed by dedicated hardware in a traditional modem.

Word forms

softmodem softmodems

Etymology

From software + modem.

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