Re: External serial modem advice ?

2003-01-29 Thread Michael D. Crawford
Be aware that although any serial modem will work with Linux, some serial modems don't work well for any system. I have a Hayes Accura 336/56k fax modem that mostly works well with Linux. But sometimes the modem becomes unresponsive and the only way I can get it to work again is to power

Re: External serial modem advice ?

2003-01-29 Thread Mike Dresser
On Wed, 29 Jan 2003, Michael D. Crawford wrote: I have a Hayes Accura 336/56k fax modem that mostly works well with Linux. But sometimes the modem becomes unresponsive and the only way I can get it to work again is to power cycle it. That happens regardless of the OS on the computer it's

Re: External serial modem advice ?

2003-01-29 Thread Paul E Condon
To deal with a modem for an unattended server, buy a clock-switch that is intended to turn on the lights at night to make your home appear occupied, but instead use it to cycle off your modem for 5 or 10 minutes at some time of day when you surely will not want to log in remotely. e.g. 0300

Re: External serial modem advice ?

2003-01-27 Thread Dave Selby
On Sunday 26 January 2003 1:56 pm, Pigeon wrote: On Sun, Jan 26, 2003 at 12:50:33AM -0800, Paul Johnson wrote: On Sun, Jan 26, 2003 at 07:36:17AM +, Dave Selby wrote: mmm coffee ... so you thing it does have a use ? Yup. Wedge it under a door and it'll keep the door open. Or, you

Re: External serial modem advice ?

2003-01-27 Thread Ron Johnson
On Mon, 2003-01-27 at 11:59, Dave Selby wrote: On Sunday 26 January 2003 1:56 pm, Pigeon wrote: On Sun, Jan 26, 2003 at 12:50:33AM -0800, Paul Johnson wrote: On Sun, Jan 26, 2003 at 07:36:17AM +, Dave Selby wrote: mmm coffee ... so you thing it does have a use ? Yup. Wedge it

Re: External serial modem advice ?

2003-01-26 Thread Paul Johnson
On Sun, Jan 26, 2003 at 07:36:17AM +, Dave Selby wrote: mmm coffee ... so you thing it does have a use ? Yup. Wedge it under a door and it'll keep the door open. -- .''`. Baloo [EMAIL PROTECTED] : :' :proud Debian admin and user `. `'` `- Debian - when you have better things

External serial modem advice ?

2003-01-25 Thread Dave Selby
Having had problems with my winmodem ... dont even go there ... I am going to buy a full hardware modem. I have been advised that external serial modems are the best for linux. Does anyone know if the Diamond SupraExpress 56e Pro 56K V90/V92 External Serial Modem Is OK with debian ? I can

Re: External serial modem advice ?

2003-01-25 Thread Donald Spoon
Dave Selby wrote: Having had problems with my winmodem ... dont even go there ... I am going to buy a full hardware modem. I have been advised that external serial modems are the best for linux. Does anyone know if the Diamond SupraExpress 56e Pro 56K V90/V92 External Serial Modem Is OK with

Re: External serial modem advice ?

2003-01-25 Thread Paul Johnson
On Sat, Jan 25, 2003 at 09:26:09AM +, Dave Selby wrote: Having had problems with my winmodem ... dont even go there ... Can't...resist... I hear you can make some strong coffee from it if you grind it up well. Diamond SupraExpress 56e Pro 56K V90/V92 External Serial Modem Is OK with

Re: External serial modem advice ?

2003-01-25 Thread Ron Johnson
On Sat, 2003-01-25 at 03:26, Dave Selby wrote: Having had problems with my winmodem ... dont even go there ... I am going to buy a full hardware modem. I have been advised that external serial modems are the best for linux. Does anyone know if the Diamond SupraExpress 56e Pro 56K

Re: External serial modem advice ?

2003-01-25 Thread Dave Selby
On Saturday 25 January 2003 6:27 pm, Ron Johnson wrote: On Sat, 2003-01-25 at 03:26, Dave Selby wrote: Having had problems with my winmodem ... dont even go there ... I am going to buy a full hardware modem. I have been advised that external serial modems are the best for linux. Does

Re: External serial modem advice ?

2003-01-25 Thread Dave Selby
On Saturday 25 January 2003 4:48 pm, Paul Johnson wrote: On Sat, Jan 25, 2003 at 09:26:09AM +, Dave Selby wrote: Having had problems with my winmodem ... dont even go there ... Can't...resist... I hear you can make some strong coffee from it if you grind it up well. mmm coffee ... so