Tom, Correction, after I double checked my Linux sources. The problem is one of principle. Since about 2.6.24 kernels, the compiler code has been set to reject USB source code packages which carry a Proprietary License. This is the case for the USB Smartlink code: it is rejected during compilation. MarvS On Tue, Oct 27, 2009 at 8:53 PM, Marvin Stodolsky <marvin.stodolsky@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Tom, > > There is no support for x86_64 installations. > But you motherboard and USB modem will be supported by an Intel > architecture installation. If you choose to do such a reinstall let > us know and we can help you setup. > > MarvS > scanModem maintainer > > > On Tue, Oct 27, 2009 at 5:33 PM, Antonio Olivares > <olivares14031@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> Tom, >> >> scanModem reports that your modem is* supported by slusb: >> >> Predictive diagnostics for card in bus 005: >> Modem chipset detected on >> SLOT="Bus 005 Device 002:" >> NAME="SGS Thomson Microelectronics 56k SoftModem" >> bus=005 >> USBmodemID=0483:7554 >> IDENT=slusb >> Driver=slusb >> >> For a detailed USB cellphone usage report, see >> http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/bigarch/archive-eighth/msg03240.html >> For candidate modem in: 005 >> SGS Thomson Microelectronics 56k SoftModem >> Primary device ID: 0483:7554 >> Support type needed or chipset: slusb >> >> >> >> Writing DOCs/Intel.txt >> The modem is supported by the Smartlink slusb >> plus the slmodemd helper utility. Read the >> DOCs/Smartlink.txt and Modem/DOCs/YourSystem.txt for follow through guidance. >> >> >> For 2.6.31-14-generic compiling drivers is necessary. As of October >> 2007 the current packages at >> http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/packages/smartlink/ are the >> ungrab-winmodem-20070505.tar.gz and slmodem-2.9.11-20080126.tar.gz >> >> Looking at Ubuntu directory, there is no precompiled slamr/slusb for >> your new kernel. >> >> http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/packages/smartlink/Ubuntu/ >> >> Download the latest packages >> ungrab-winmodem-20090716.tar.gz and slmodem-2.9.11-20090222.tar.gz >> Compile them and also install wvdial: >> >> For your system ^{2} x86_64, I do not know for sure if slusb works or >> not with it? >> >> CPU=x86_64, >> Linux version 2.6.31-14-generic (buildd@crested) (gcc version 4.4.1 >> (Ubuntu 4.4.1-4ubuntu8) ) #48-Ubuntu SMP Fri Oct 16 14:05:01 UTC 2009 >> scanModem update of: 2009_09_15 >> >> >> The dkms driver upgrade utilities are installed, >> >> >> Some modem drivers can only be used in 32 bit modem on x86_64 systems, >> while some others are competent on x86_64 Systems. Cases are: >> 1) http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/bigarch/archive-seventh/msg03119.html >> for the snd-hda-intel audio+modem driver. Also applicable to AC97 >> modem controllers. >> In both cases, 32 bit libraries must be installed to support the >> slmodemd helper having a precompiled 32 bit component. >> 2) For USB modems using the slusb.ko driver. 32 bit libraries must be >> installed to support the slmodemd helper having a precompiled 32 bit >> component >> 3) The hsfmodem and hcfpcimodem drivers for Conexant chipsest modes >> are x86_64 competent. >> >> There are no blacklisted modem drivers in /etc/modprobe* files >> >> Potentially useful modem drivers now loaded are: >> snd_atiixp_modem snd_via82xx_modem snd_intel8x0m snd_hda_intel >> >> Attached USB devices are: >> ID 5986:0137 Acer, Inc >> ID 138a:0001 DigitalPersona, Inc Fingeprint Reader >> ID 045e:00e1 Microsoft Corp. Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 Reciever >> ID 0483:7554 SGS Thomson Microelectronics 56k SoftModem >> If a cellphone is not detected, see >> http://ubuntuforums.org/archive/index.php/t-878554.html >> A sample report is: >> http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/bigarch/archive-nineth/msg00578.html >> >> >> ^{*} conditional if you don't get no carrier errors even with "Carrier >> Check = no" in wvdial.conf >> >> Regards, >> >> >> Antonio >> >> On Tue, Oct 27, 2009 at 9:26 AM, Tom Cada <thomas.cada@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>> I have a standard SGS Thompson modem >>> >>> ID 0483:7554 SGS Thomson Microelectronics 56k SoftModem >>> >>> I am running Ubuntu 9.10 with kernel >>> >>> CPU=x86_64, >>> Linux version 2.6.31-14-generic (buildd@crested) (gcc version 4.4.1 >>> (Ubuntu 4.4.1-4ubuntu8) ) #48-Ubuntu SMP Fri Oct 16 14:05:01 UTC 2009 >>> >>> In reading through the ModemData.txt document it states that the >>> module slusb is required to run this modem. >>> >>> Elsewhere it states that slusb cannot be used in newer kernels. >>> >>> The notebook (HP X18-1378CA) does not have an internal modem. >>> >>> Is there any way that I can use this modem with my system? >>> >>> I have attached the ModemData.txt file >>> >>> Thanks... Tom Cada >>> >> >
