glenn crossley wrote:
> first things first.
> Ive installed 7.1 and think the OS is much cooler than documented by Windows
> community.
> I,m had no problems installing apart from the OS not detecting my modem
> which is a Conexant HCF 56l PCI Internal modem, can anyone direct me to the
> drivers or any modem manafacturer which they strongly recommend for linux.
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Welcome to Linux. I think you will enjoy it.
I hate to bring you bad news as you start out, but your modem is what is
refered to as a 'Winmodem'. It relies on Windows for its intelligence rather
than
an internal firmware. It won't work under Linux. (Although, I hear some
people
have been developing drivers for the winmodems.)
Linux.com has a growing list of compatible modems that should help you.
Basically, you are looking for either an External or an ISA. PCI cards can
work, but I have heard of a number of people struggling with IRQ conflicts.
You can find the list at the following link.
http://www.linux.com/hardware/hdb.phtml?Category=Modem
--
Barry :-)
