That's like saying most computer don't run Winsux. What makes you think most modems are real modems?
Miark On Thu, 18 Apr 2002 15:47:37 -0400 "James M K" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 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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