The Olitec PCI Modem is a software modem. I own a small computer business
and I carries these myself. [Before you try to say I'm cheap and stuff, I
will mention to customers that they are software modems and explain it to
them the disadventages likes it will only work with 95/98 and it slows their
computer down and stuff but most people will still buy them cause they're
1/2 the price of regular modems]. However, usually LINUX users [I can tell
as they will ask for Hardware Modems or ask if it is WinMOdem] will buy
hardware modems.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of John Aldrich
> Sent: Monday, August 09, 1999 10:21 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: [newbie] setup my PCI modem !
>
>
> It's PROBABLY a "WinModem" which means that, for the forseeable
> future, it's
> a paperweight. I've heard rumors that, due to the spread of this nasty
> creature, that there is probably going to be some support for them in an
> upcoming kernel, but I wouldn't hold my breath waiting. Until
> then, I'd take
> it back to where you got it and buy an external modem. 99.999% of the
> external modems are going to be "Linux-Compatible." A WinModem (or HSP
> modem) requires software to EMULATE hardware, which is why it's so doggone
> cheap! Manufacturers are saving LOADS of money on hardware and using
> software to emulate the missing hardware. MUCH more work for your computer
> to do!
> John
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: jeff d'Izarny <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Sunday, August 08, 1999 9:48 PM
> Subject: [newbie] setup my PCI modem !
>
>
> > Is it possible to set up a Olitec PCI modem for linux Mandrake 6.0
> > ?? i try but The message is : "modem not response" ??
> > please help me !
> >
> >
> >
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