On Monday 22 January 2001 23:41, you wrote:
> hi,
>
> i recently installed l-m 7.1, and it detects neither my modem (56K, V.90
> compatible data/fax modem) nor my printer (hp deskjet 710c). the printer
> drivetrs are not on the list it shows - is there anywhere i can download
> them? mind you, that wont help unless i can connect.
>
> thanks,
> michelle
your modem and printer are designed to be run by secret, windows specific
software. They transfer the tasks usually done by a real modem or printer to
the processor and memory.
Linux-mandrake 7.2 does drive your printer with a reverse-engineered program
called pnm2ppa. http://www.linuxprinting.org/show_printer.cgi?recnum=61472
will lead you to that driver, though installing it for 7.1 will probably best
be done with help from the list.
As for the winmodem, several people have gotten various winmodems working.
It depends on the chipset used and the state of the software for that
particular one.
In linux, open a terminal and run
lspcidrake
to get more information on the type of modem
then go to www.linmodems.org to see the status of reverse engineering.
A plain vanilla no frills external serial modem will work with your computer,
but be careful about USB modems, because most of them are winmodems. If in
doubt, read the box. If it says "requires windows 95/98" then pass it by.
Some Winmodems don't even have drivers for WinNT or W2K.
With a litle more information on your system, we might be able to help you
better.
Civileme
