[Wylug-help] Modems

[Thomas, Nicholas]

-----Original Message-----
From: Roger Leigh [mailto:roger@whinlatter.uklinux.net]
Sent: 21 May 2003 18:54
To: gmasimpson@btinternet.com
Cc: wylug-help@wylug.org.uk
Subject: Re: [Wylug-help] Modems


gmasimpson@btinternet.com writes:

>> I have started using Linux very recently and need to buy a compatible
>> modem.
>>
>> Is it OK to buy any external modem, or is a particular make or model
>> recommended?

> Pretty much any external modem (or internal ISA modem) should work without
any problems.

> The only problems are with PCI "Winmodems".  Other PCI modems may
work--I've never seen one myself.

It is probably a better idea to get an external modem, it is a more flexible
approach.
Having said that, I made the mistake of getting a HCF (Controllerless) modem
made by Motorola but since bought out by conexant.
This is a "winmodem". Fortunately about a year ago an ex-conexant employee
embarked on making linux drivers for some winmodems. Try
http://www.linuxant.com/drivers/ . My modem is supported :) this has been
working fine for me from beta release. (2.4.X kernels).

>I use an external Diamond SupraExpress 56e PRO.  Diamond aren't noted for
their Linux support, but the modem works without >any problems.


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