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[John Heinen <hensandpat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jan Matejek wrote:
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> David C. Rankin napsal(a):
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> > John Heinen wrote:
> >     
> > > I am very much ignorant about linux and openSuse, just installed it on
> > > a separate computer,
> > > (just in case I burn the house - (windows-xp)-down
> > > First about modems, I have an Agere LT Winmodem
> > > and an external US Robotics 56K USB fax model modem.
> > > Either one don't seem to respond.
> > > Question  Which one would I need to buy  for the beast.
> > > John A
> > >       
> > John,
> >
> >     The USR modem will work fine. If your new to Linux, then you need to
> > make sure you are using the proper serial port with the modem. They are
> > labeled a little different in Linux. Here is your cheat-sheet:
> >
> > Dos/Windows    Linux
> >
> > com1        /dev/ttyS0
> > com2        /dev/ttyS1
> > com3        /dev/ttyS2
> > com4        /dev/ttyS3
> >     
>
> Actually, your USB modem would be /dev/ttyUSB0 or ttyUSB1 or something.
>
> That should show up in your /dev directory when you connect your modem.
>
> Also, if you're unsuccessful, please try this:
> 1. disconnect the modem
> 2. wait for a moment (10s or so) and reconnect it
> 3. in a terminal, type "dmesg | tail"
> 4. post the results here.
>
> from that, we should be able to see what's going on and provide further
> assistance ;e)
>
> regards
> m.
>
>   
> >     Additionally, many of the linux comm packages make use of the
> > soft-link "/dev/modem" to configure the comm port. From a terminal
> > program (konsole, xterm, etc) as root take a look and see if you have
> > the link:
> >
> > ls -al /dev/modem
> >
> > "ls" is the Linux "Dir" command. If you don't have the link, don't
> > panic, you can always configure your comm program using
> > /dev/ttyS(0,1,2,3) whatever your comm port is. Alternatively, If you
> > know your comm port (say comm port 3) you can always create the link. As
> > root, change to /dev directory "cd /dev" and then create the soft link:
> >
> > ln -s /dev/ttyS2 modem
> >
> >     As far as checking the comm port and modem communication I would
> > recommend "minicom". A simple terminal program like hyper-terminal on
> > windows. Just remember [ctrl]+[a] [z] will give you the help screen.
> > Then you can simply enter "atz" to see if you are communicating with the
> > modem. If you are, then you can enter "ati4" to see the active modem
> > settings and use ati5 to see the default settings 1&2.
> >
> >     I haven't used USB with a modem before, so another on the list will
> > have to chime in on the differences there. And remember on Linux "man
> > command-name" will give you the manual for 99% of the things you will
> > run into.
> >
> >     Have fun. This is the only Linux distribution and List you will
> > need. Great bunch of helpful guys when their not throwing rocks at each
> > other. Once you find out what linux can do, you will never go back to
> > Windows. Don't get me wrong, I still have a "must have Window's program"
> > for accounting. I just run it in Linux now.
> >
> >     
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Thank you all, I guess I am to square one though. The modem problem is 
not relevant right now. There is something wrong with my old hard drive, 
its only 10 gig and all used for linux partition but it won't execute 
anything, even if  I load another program e.g. kubuntu, it loads but no 
action. Is there a repartition program for Linux exclusive hard drive
Please send no flowers or sympathy cards yet, maybe there is drive life 
hereafter.
"Left behind"  John H
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