Internal modems are not usually winmodems. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kaj Haulrich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2002 9:35 PM Subject: Re: [newbie] modem
> On Thursday 18 April 2002 01:59 pm, Ron Grace wrote: > > my modem is internal it is a conexant hcf v90 56 k data fax pci modem > > > > if this modem will not work with linux,are there modems that can work with > > both linux and window (the wife still likes windows) ty Ron > > Well Ron, it seems your modem is "internal". That usually means a "winmodem", > which is nothing but some software emulating the real thing, i.e. an external > modem. > > From what I've learnt here on the list, setting up those winmodems is a pain > in the neck. It's generally wiser to lay down a few bucks for a real modem. > That way the modem does what it is meant for, thus sparing the CPU. > > I don't recall anyone having problems with an external modem. The setup is > usually a breeze : just let kppp (the dialer) query for a modem, and it'll > find it ! > > HTH > > Kaj Haulrich > Denmark > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- > Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? > Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com >
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