> 3. The core problem with internal modems is that many of them are
> "Winmodems." These are not real modems, just a board with a DSP that
> requires specialized software to act like a modem. The manufacturers write
> the drivers for Windows but not for other OSs like Linux, and I know of no
> Linux drivers available for any of these sort-of modems. The (new) Modem
> HowTo at sunsite explains this better than I just did.
>
I have seen several references in newsgroup posts on WinModems. A lot
of people are asking for info on them so they can write Linux drivers,
however no-one has yet to announce, list, or notify anybody of their
accomplishments.
Basically another attempt from Billy Boy to snuff out Linux.
Just a little wisdom I have gleaned:)
Peter
