>hello,
>i'm trying to get linux to recognize my modem. i'm using
>the redhat 5.0 distribution and a compaq presario 8712.
>the modem is a plug-n-play 33,6 modem.
>i called compaq tech support to see if they could provide
>information about configuring the compaq modem to be non-PnP.
>it turns out, that information is confidential and can only
>be attained if i pay compaq $35 bucks.
>this is what happens, when i run *minicom* i get an error
>message that says,...
>minicom: cannot open /dev/modem: No such file or directory
>i thought that installing RH 5.0 would automatically *know*
>that the modem exists. what can i do? any suggestions?
Start by taking Linux errors serious. If it says it doesn't exist, check it
first. It must be a file in the /dev directory, and it must be a link to
/dev/ttySx (x is a number)
>thanks,
>raul
Igmar
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