jon kyle pula wrote:
>
> I'm having problems using my modem in linux.
>
> I have a U.S. Robotics 56k Voice ***Win modem***. Is there a chance linux
> incompatible with my modem?
>
> thanks,
> kyle
Yes. There is a great chace your modem is incompatible with Linux. 100% chance,
actually. Sorry.
No win modems will work with LInux because the actual processing work of a modem
is done in software for these pain-in-the-butts. And since it's all closed
stuff, no one can get the specs or source to write the software for Linux. Ergo,
no win modems can even begin to be supported in Linux. Until the manufacturers
change their goddamned attitude, this is unlikely to change.
For best results, I would recommend an external modem. It'll give you the least
heartache IMO...failing that, an internal modem that is not PCI (since all PCI
modems to my limited knowledge are win modems) and if it has jumper settings,
you're in business.
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