Ripcrd6 wrote:
>
> Does this mean that Diamond MM modems won't work? I have a 28.8 and a 56K.
> Both have software drivers (.inf files) that are loaded, but I think both
> have processors on them. I think I will just need to reset the jumpers on
> the modem to disable PnP and set the IRQ manually. Am I wrong here
> anyone?
> I'm reading everything before I install. I may just do it this weekend
> though. <grin>
> Rip6
>
> >Boon Kee Soh wrote:
> >>
> >> I have a Blaster Modem 28.8 and Merz 56K. Are they real modems? I am
> having
> >> problems dialing up to my ISP with all the "right" setting.
> >> > If it's what is generically referred to as a "winmodem",
> >> > then I'm afraid you are out of luck.
> >> > Linux only supports "real" modems that don't require
> >> > additional software drivers.
> >> > --
> >> > Lloyd Osten
> >> > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >> >
> >I've never heard of Merz, so I can't tell you anything about
> >it. If you modem(s) came with software drivers that you must
> >load (Win 98 usually does this automatically for you) before
> >it works, then you have "winmodems" and they're unsupported
> >under Linux.
> >--
> >Lloyd Osten
> >[EMAIL PROTECTED]
True (what I like to refer to as "real") modems are totally
self contained and don't require any special software to
operate. That's why they work with any OS;they don't need
specific OS code. Winmodems are just a way for manufacturers
to cut the price, by eliminating some of the hardware (and
its related processing) So your main CPU does some of the
work that a "real" modem can do by itself.
--
Lloyd Osten
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
