Jupp, The soft modem code packages include: 1) a pre-compiled component encrypting Proprietary code, specifically including the copyrighted compression codes. If this component needs upgrade, there is nothing can be done. The compiling for Linux would have to be by non-cooperating Conexant; 2) A large Open Source component, in which fixes could in principle be done, to compensate for changes in the rapidly evolving Linux kernel code. In principle someone erudite in Linux codes could do 2) fixes, which are necessary for to compilation to complete. I last tried such fixes for Conexant code 2 years ago. My memory was I was able to implement 3 fixes, but couldn't accomplish a 4th (or more). For Linux coding experts, modems simple are not a current interest, in contrast to new software issues. The few volunteers following this List simply do not have the requisite expertise to keep up with the code evolution. If you need Graphics for business purposes, your customers could use a cheap e-camera to take Photos.jpg of the paperwork, and send you the photo.jpg files a email attachments. MarvS On Mon, Nov 30, 2015 at 12:49 PM, Jupp <Juppkawupp@xxxxxxxx> wrote: > Gents, > > thanks for your answers. My linux knowledge is limited and having said this, > it "sounds" that all solutions have a risk of failure and wasting time. > Nevertheless, I would give the compiling a chance in the coming days for > interest sakes. I just do not comprehend how compiling can upgrade an old > linuxant kernel driver to new 3.13.0.68 which apparently is definitely > needed? Or is the other alternative to use the newest "old" linuxant driver > and see what happens? > > BR > > Peter > > > Am 30.11.2015 um 09:47 schrieb Jacques Goldberg: >> >> Peter please send copies to discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, at least two more >> colleagues read it and know all that much better than me. >> >> I looked at the Linuxant site and of course it does not have any support >> for 3-series Linux kernels. >> You can try one thing, specially if you have enough Linux experience not >> to be frightened by compiling a program - instructions are very clear >> and simple. >> You can go to the Linuxant site page >> http://www.linuxant.com/drivers/hsf/oem/downloads.php and from there >> download the DKPG file under heading "Generic packages with source". >> The address of this file allows direct downloading without going through >> that page, but I wrote as I wrote to make sure that you navigate over >> that page on your way to the driver in order to know where the detailed >> instructions are available. >> >> If you can live with the idea of using an older version of Ubuntu, >> install Ubuntu Karmic kernel 9.10 from >> http://old-releases.ubuntu.com/releases/karmic/ >> >> If you can afford to buy for example an HP 6830 for 100 Euros, as I did >> for my office, you will fax,scan.copy and print under Linux all kernels >> without any headache. >> >> Jacques >> On 30/11/15 00:07, Jupp wrote: >>> >>> Dear Jacques, >>> >>> that was quick for a response! The link you sent directs to >>> .../hsf/oem/... instead to .../hsf/full/.. and it looks as if the >>> k3.13.0_68 is not listed. Most recent one is 2.6.31. >>> >>> Which one do you recommend for the download? >>> >>> Tks. >>> >>> Peter >>> >>> Re your question: Telephone and fax of some providers in Germany still >>> work on ISDN and not TCP/IP. Old Win XP had a fax monitor which >>> utilized the connexant modem for analog faxing but there seems no >>> substitute in Ubuntu. I have not found a free to use app in the >>> internet from which you can address dial up fax machines. >>> >>> >>> Am 29.11.2015 um 18:53 schrieb Jacques Goldberg: >>>> >>>> Jupp, >>>> >>>> ModemData.txt says you have a Conexant chipset: >>>> Quote:" The audio card hosts a softmodem chip: 0x14f12bfa >>>> >>>> 14f1 is the Conexant Vendor ID, and 0x14f12bfa a softmodem chipset. >>>> Get a hsfmodem package through http://www.linuxant.com >>>> " end quote >>>> You seem to have found a driver: " From >>>> http://www.linuxant.com/drivers/hsf/full/downloads-ubuntu-x86.php >>>> download >>>> hsfmodem-7.80.02.05full_k3.13.0_68_generic_ubuntu_i386.deb.zip >>>> >>>> --> Question from Jacques: this matches your hardware and software and >>>> usually works straight out of the box. I have a Dell Latitude X1 with >>>> the same modem chip, used it for years, just analog modem internet >>>> providers have disappeared where I live. Did you try? Did it fail? >>>> I have doubts because if yiu had done that you wouldn't have a link >>>> /dev/modem to ttySL0 which belongs to a completely different hrdware. >>>> >>>> ->Resuming the instructions: >>>> Under Linux unpack with: >>>> $ unzip hsfmodem*.zip >>>> Then install with: >>>> $ sudo dpkg -i hsfmodem*.deb >>>> Subsequently, the modem should be found with >>>> $ sudo wvdialconf /etc/wvdial.conf >>>> Edit in your personal information with: >>>> $ sudo gedit /etc/wvdial.conf >>>> and try dialing out with: >>>> $ sudo wvdial. >>>> See DOCs/Testing.txt for details.etc >>>> .. ' >>>> >>>> Have you done the steps above? >>>> I see no report on you having tried and what t failed. >>>> >>>> Jacques >>>> >>>> On 29/11/15 19:31, Jupp wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hi, >>>>> >>>>> I have been trying to get my Soft modem of a Dell Latitude D620 (I >>>>> know, it's a Dinosaur) working for fax purposes. No success with >>>>> whatever I tried. I attach the files generated by ScanModem kindly >>>>> asking for help in getting it up and running. >>>>> >>>>> Tks!! >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> P. >>>> >>>> >> >
