DSE sells a linux compatible HAM modem.
HAM = Host Assisted Modem.
What I'm picking up is a modem that requires no assistance
from the host.
(and yes, it is telepermitted AFAICT)
----- Original Message Follows -----
> On Thu, 08 Jan 2004 20:39, Volker Kuhlmann wrote:
> What about that Linux modem dick smith was selling a we
> while ago or have I got the wrong end of the srick :-/
>
> > > Well, I emailed several vendors with the question:
> > > "Do you have a real hardware PCI modem? By 'real' I
> > > mean one with a controller that appears to the
> > > Operating System as a serial port ready to accept AT
> commands." >
> > Bad question, it doesn't exclude serial ports emulated
> by some driver. >
> > Anyway, google lucent venus chipset, first hit:
> >
> > The Lucent Venus chipset is a hardware-controller
> > based design. This means that the modem should
> > operate without any special driver in any operating
> system. >
> > Sounds good.
> >
> > DOS & Linux Support:
> >
> > Since the modem has a hardware controller, it should
> > operate in any operating system. Exceptions may
> > include USB or PCI models that require a driver to
> emulate a standard serial port. >
> > Ouch. Softserial crap again. Which of the above is
> > correct? It's a hardmodem if you configure it with
> > setserial (or not at all, when it appears as 3rd
> > hardware serial port). Actiontech's FAQ is useless
> ("Linux install: connect via cable to external serial
> port...", haha). >
> > How much? Where from? Telepermit?
> >
> > Volker
>
