Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2000 23:04:46 -0700
From: Al Stevens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: modem for dos
Nettamer List wrote:
> Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2000 05:25:16 +500
> >From: Tony Pearce
> Subject: modem for dos
>
> Hello,
>
> Which makes and models of v90 modems will work in dos?
I have a Supra 56k that works great under DOS. The jumpers on the modem
card can be used to set the modem to Windows plug n' pray mode, or used to set a
specific memory address and IRQ. I have a US Robotics 33.6 that does
this, too (but 33.6 isn't v.90, of course). There are many models of
internal modem that allow manual selection of address and IRQ, and this is
*usually* the only function that is required for DOS to see it.
External hi-speed modems are generally ready to go as long as you're
plugged into a serial port that uses the 16550 UART for control, but there
are exceptions.
Other PNP modems often have a "legacy" driver package that can be downloaded
from the 'Net to configure the modem under DOS.
A useful methood is to check to see if the modem work under Linux, and if it
does, this is a good clue it's a hardware-based modem and will be OK in DOS.
That will narrow down your choices, and then you can verify the specs on
those units for final confirmation.
> I asked my local computer shop and they tell me that there is no modems > that
>will work in dos without windows.
The people in that computer shop are brainless morons. Another clueless Microsoft
retailer no doubt. You asked a question that didn't involve inserting an auto-run CD
into a drive, and they became confused. In the future, look for the MCSE diploma on
the wall first, and if you find it,
run away fast.
> Best wishes, Tony Pearce
> Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK. email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
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