The Olitec PCI Modem is a software modem. I own a small computer business
and I carries these myself. [Before you try to say I'm cheap and stuff, I
will mention to customers that they are software modems and explain it to
them the disadventages likes it will only work with 95/98 and it slows their
computer down and stuff but most people will still buy them cause they're
1/2 the price of regular modems]. However, usually LINUX users [I can tell
as they will ask for Hardware Modems or ask if it is WinMOdem] will buy
hardware modems.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of John Aldrich
Sent: Monday, August 09, 1999 10:21 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [newbie] setup my PCI modem !
It's PROBABLY a "WinModem" which means that, for the forseeable
future, it's
a paperweight. I've heard rumors that, due to the spread of this nasty
creature, that there is probably going to be some support for them in an
upcoming kernel, but I wouldn't hold my breath waiting. Until
then, I'd take
it back to where you got it and buy an external modem. 99.999% of the
external modems are going to be "Linux-Compatible." A WinModem (or HSP
modem) requires software to EMULATE hardware, which is why it's so doggone
cheap! Manufacturers are saving LOADS of money on hardware and using
software to emulate the missing hardware. MUCH more work for your computer
to do!
John
- Original Message -
From: jeff d'Izarny [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, August 08, 1999 9:48 PM
Subject: [newbie] setup my PCI modem !
Is it possible to set up a Olitec PCI modem for linux Mandrake 6.0
?? i try but The message is : "modem not response" ??
please help me !
