On Fri, 24 Dec 1999, Ganesh Subramanian wrote:
> I installed linux 6.5 on my pc which contains
> windows 98.
>
> linux does not recognize my modem.
> My modem is conexant soft k56 PCI Modem.
> ( I am able to use it from windows 98)
>
> Any set up needs required to acheive this.
> Any pointers would be appreciated ?
>
Read the name of your modem...part of that name includes the word
"SOFT." What this means is that you have a "WinModem." It likely will
NOT work in Linux. While there are a small handful of WinModems which
WILL work under Linux (due to drivers being written for them) they
still suck. The reason they suck (under Linux OR Windows) is that
the modem manufacturers save about $5 by replacing a chip with
software. This is NOT a good thing to do. That chip is there for a
reason!
Go get a REAL modem. Preferably external serial (non-USB) if you want
to be certain you're not getting a WinModem.
John
