when linux says the modem is busy, it's usually because there is a lock
file. go into the setup of kppp, and find something that says "Use Lock
File", and uncheck it. that's what i have to do when i get the modem busy
message.
jd
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>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: [newbie] Configuring my ISA Modem
>Date: Fri, 7 Jul 2000 01:14:11 EDT
>
> Now that I've tackled almost every device on my computer, there lies
>one
>last part to be recognized by Mandrake: my ISA "Compaq 56K-DF" modem. I
>doubt that it is a winmodem due to the fact that Windows reads it on Com2,
>and not as an expansion device.
> Any advice, drivers? I've already set Linux to look for it on Com2
>(ttyS2), only to the success of a droning "Modem busy" message each time I
>try Kppp.
> And another comment ... switching to a Windows session after a long
>Linux
>session avails my modem undetectable to Windows unless I do a clean reboot.
>Could this be related? Believe me, this modem has giving me trouble many
>times before.
>
>Kenny
>
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