On Mon, 29 Dec 2014 10:05:20 -0500 Marvin Stodolsky <marvin.stodolsky@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Concerning USB modems, they can be a solution. > However it is commonly difficult to determine from a modem boxed, > that the modem will be supported by the Open Source USB code present > in all current Linux distributions. Some USB modems once had Linux > support, but the code owners ceased to do Linux updates. As mentioned > the USR brand modems are typically OK, if the box specifies Linux > support. > > MarvS > > On Mon, Dec 29, 2014 at 7:36 AM, Brian G Burch <bgb1987@xxxxxxxx> > wrote: > > This is my first attempt at setting up a WinModem under Linux. I > > have never tried doing this before. > > > > > > > > > > > > Brian Burch > > > > > > > > > > > > From: Marvin Stodolsky [mailto:marvin.stodolsky@xxxxxxxxx] > > Sent: Monday, December 29, 2014 00:58 > > To: Brian G Burch > > Cc: Discuss > > Subject: Re: Install/Configuring LinModem on Fedora21 > > Importance: High > > > > > > > > Brian, > > > > > > > > I'm not sure my scanModem code is adequate on Fedora, > > > > but you likely need to install kernel-headers matching > > > > Linux version 3.17.7-300.fc21.i686+PAE > > > > in order to support compiling of the martian driver. > > > > > > > > But I just tried a compile under a Ubuntu kernel 3.13.0-39-generic, > > and there was a failure. We no longer have really code competent > > maintainers for these very old modem codes. > > > > > > > > You are best off seeking some alternate CONNECT modality. > > > > > > > > I'll further look into this tomorrow, but am not hopeful. > > > > > > > > John, > > > > What was the last kernel you were able to compile under? > > > > > > > > MarvS > > > > scanModem maintainer, age 75 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > On Sun, Dec 28, 2014 at 4:45 PM, Brian G Burch <bgb1987@xxxxxxxx> > > wrote: > > > > Hello, > > > > I am having trouble installing the linux drivers for a > > winmodem/linmodem in an old HP PC. I have run ScanModem on my > > system and attached it to this email. > > > > Thank you in advance for any help you can offer. > > > > Brian > > > > Marvs, The last kernel was 2.6.32-5-686 pae Debian Squeeze 6.0.10. I have tried on debian wheezy 7.6 I cant tell you any errors since I dont have Linux installed on the PC with the Agere SV92 modem but I'm going to update my Wheezy Install iso in a couple of days and try it also I have installed dkms.
