Ben Rosenberg wrote:
This isn't directed at anyone in particular. But..I know that various winmodems work. I know how modems works. I worked for SuSE. I've been using Linux for years. I just don't use modems anymore. I don't like Linux being blamed for modem makers *failure* to provide specs to the kernel developers. Modems now working in SuSE isn't a SuSE failure..if they don't work in SuSE there is a 100% chance they won't work in any distribution. If they work in another distribution then there is a 100% chance they will work in SuSE..just because the person breathing between the keyboard and the chair hasn't figured that out isn't a slight on SuSE.
Well..I guess that's enough random thoughts about these archaic devices we call modems. Just a quick fact..first modem I bought was a 300 baud modem..last one was a 56K..so I was there through the evolution. ;)
Cheers! And May God get you broadband soon..and I don't mean BillyG. ;)
Ah, yes - the great thrill of getting that first 300 baud modem. Nostlalgia reigns. I was operating a BBS in that epoch, and put on the latest and greatest new 1200 baud modem when one came on the market- and I had one of strongest objections to it being introduced from one user who complained that he no longer was able to read the text of messages as it appeared on the screen. The modem was TOO fast for his liking! :-) BTW, if anyone is using a winmodem which is using a Conexant/Rockwell chipset and which may be either a HSF (software) or HCF (hardware) controlled PCI modem then the place to visit is www.mbsi.com.ca where Marc has new drivers for both the HSF and HCF winmodems. "Your" modem may not be yet supported so ask Marc if he can add it to the driver(s) if he can. Cheers. -- In a period of great joy and pleasure you are comforted by the thought that tragedy is just around the corner.