Bob McGowan wrote:
>
> I too have some questions re. Linux and modems. Presumably, the concern
> about "winmodems" has to do with modem cards and not external modems?
No, the problem with winmodems is that the manufacturers have moved
some of the intelligence of the modem from the modem to the software
driver for it. Since 99% of these drivers are only available for
Win3.1/95, and some of the drivers, at least, are written such that they
are tied pretty closely to the WinOS, these modems are essentially
useless outside the Windows domain.
> Though it is "obvious" an external modem should use the latest UART
> (16550?)? And if I already have an internal modem, will it NOT work
> with Linux if it is a "winmodem" or are there workarounds?
As I understand things, the UART needed is the 16550A, and virtually
every modem made in the last 2-3 years has one. At this point I've
heard of *NO* workaround to make a winmodem work with a non-Windows OS.
Anyone know different?
> I know some of this is probably documented and I just haven't found it
> yet, so pointers to reading material are also appreciated.
>
Ed C.
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