On Thu, 7 Nov 2002, Cory B wrote: > Greetings, > > I've just installed linux for the first time on my B&W G3. Everything went >according to plan and I'm really enjoying having a play. > > A couple of questions that continue to bother me. I've searched everywhere for the >answer but haven't been able to get an answer yet so I hope that someone can offer me >a pointer. > > I realize this list is really for the folks that are woking under the hood so to >speak so even if someone can point me in the right direction I'll be happy. > > First - my Global village USB modem doesn't seem to be too happy. I can't seem to >get ppp to talk to it at all. I know that USB modems can be a challenge and that >soft modems are to be avoided but I haven't been able to find out if my GV modem is >soft or not. I can say that using USBview allows me to see the modem but the network >configuration tools don't seem to be able to locate it. Is there a way around this >or should I just think about buying a new modem? >
You'll probably need one of the usbserial drivers in place to make it look like a serial device. There's an assortment of them in: ls /lib/modules/2.4.19-16mdk/kernel/drivers/usb/serial/ I don't know if any will work with your modem or not. > Second - I've got a Sandisk compact flash card reader for my digital camera. It >also shows up on the USB bus using USBview but I don't have a clue as how I might be >able to get it to mount. I realise that I may actually have to try and find some >drivers and perhaps try to compile a kernel. However, before I launch into a wild >goose chase I'm hoping someone can tell me if I should even try. > If the kernel recognizes the device, normally the usb-storage driver will be loaded. "dmesg" or "tail /var/log/messages" should show some info when you plugin the device. Not all models are recognized by the kernel driver. I have SDDR-31 that works nicely. > Thanks very much for your help. > Welcome aboard :) Stew Benedict -- MandrakeSoft PPC FAQ: http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/ppcFAQ.php3 IRC: irc.openproject.net #cooker-ppc Archives: http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=mandrake-cooker-ppc&r=1&w=2
