Am I correct in understanding, then, that Linuxes in general don't like internal modems? I have not done any modem testing at all.
Depends what type of modem it is!
If it's the "Hardware" type, that has it's own Processor etc, I have had no problems. But, if it's a "winmodem" (sometimes labelled a software modem), that relies on using some of the Windows system resources to run, then it can be trickier.
I havent yet managed to get a winmodem running (but then again, I havent really tried that hard), and have always used my ancient Rockwell ISA modem, that works straight outta the box with Mandrake, if I have needed to for any reason.
James
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Subject: Re: [newbie] Mandrake for novice users?
Am I correct in understanding, then, that Linuxes in general don't like internal modems? I have not done any modem testing at all.
On Nov 15, 2004, at 7:34, M.Schild wrote:
:I'm still searching for that perfect distro to recommend, but this isn't an experience I would want to impose on a novice user. While it's possible I have an unusual configuration, one key thing in an distro for novices has to be excellent hardware support out of the box. Am I missing something obvious here that would solve my problems?
I am a typical ignorant homeuser but had no trouble installing Mdk9.1 and find Mkd 10 a dream. The only thing I think they should state clearly on their boxes is to use an external modem. A total newbie with no Windows ( I don´t run Windows but had an ext modem) would get really stuck with an internal modem only Maryse
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