not true, there are usb modems that are winmodems, I know because I had one,, it even used a commonn lucent windmodem chip.. It was a KTX usb winmodem, and it was basically a rebadged pegasus. rgds Frank -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of John Clegg Sent: Thursday, 27 September 2001 12:22 AM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: RE: [newbie] creative modem As far as I know even a USB modem can't be a Winmodem. A winmodem has a lot of its processing done by the main processor, and to achieve this it has to be internal and on a fast bus. > -----Original Message----- > From: Randy Kramer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2001 4:12 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [newbie] creative modem > > > John Clegg wrote: > > If it is external then it can't be a Winmodem because it > only has a serial > > connection! > > But I understand there are some external USB modems. Don't know what > software they require or whether there is any chance one or > more of them > aren't supported under Linux. > > Anyone know? > > Randy Kramer > > ********************************************** Any views expressed in this message are the sender's own, and do not represent the views of Nailsea Family Practice or Woodspring Healthcare Limited except where the sender specifically states them to be the views of one or both of those organisations. This e-mail should only be read by those persons to whom it is addressed. Accordingly, we disclaim all responsibility and accept no liability (including in negligence) for the consequences of any person other than the intended recipients acting, or refraining from acting, on such information. If you have received this e-mail in error, please accept our apologies and we simply request that you delete this document. Any form of reproduction, dissemination, copying, disclosure, modification, distribution and/or publication of this e-mail is strictly prohibited.
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