YankDownUnder wrote:
G'Day, Ricardo Rodriguez!
A combination of 1's and 0's
created the following on Friday 07 October 2005 12:25 pm:
How do I check if a particular driver of firmware is available on this
distro?
I assume that just by having executed the EasyRpmi sugested website
queries that you have previously advice me I can run the software
install from MCC, right?
If I get no answer when quering it means is not available?
Do I need to check some other websites other than EasyRpmi or do they
comprised the same database and software available?
The specific device detected by MCC and showed under unkown is "Intel's
Corp '82801DB/DBL/DBM (ICH4/ICH4-L/ICH4-M) AC'97 Modem Controller'
(module = snd-intel8x0m)"
FROM EXPERIENCE, the best thing to do is to chuck the "WinModem" that you have
and get an external 56k data/voice/fax modem. Why?
1.) No drivers necessary
2.) Very little configuration
3.) Does not use the computer to do it's processing - it does it all itself
4.) Does not interfere with the kernel
5.) Does not require extra modules or drivers or firmware
Sorry to be so drastic, but, as stated, FROM EXPERIENCE (and you can go
through the list's archives for proof in the putting), internal "WinModems"
are a severe headache, waste of time, and waste of a perfectly good PCI slot
in your system.
Nice list, but just for the sake of completeness:
6.) Flashing lights - not only useful, but also decorative (think lava
lamps).
7.) External power switch - no need to shut the system down just because
the connection got mangled (although I haven't needed it since my win9x
days).
8.) Easily moved from on pc to another should the need arise.
-- cmg
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