      Each broker will have different hardware requirements for theirtrading platforms. Therefore, it is wise to hold off on purchasingequipment until you know what your broker requires. In addition to computerhardware, you will also need to order the right connection. If you chooseto use a dial-up analog modem, I recommend using a 56k modem, regardless ofwhether your ISP supports a connection at or close to that speed. Intoday's world (1998), the 56k modems are the newest, most advancedtechnology and will thus offer the highest degree of reliability. There arecurrently two types of 56k dial-up analog modems, the X2 and the Flexmodem. It is important to first check with your ISP to see which type itsupports.