Colburn <kd4e@xxxxxxxx> wrote: >Go to www.google.com and type "linux modem the-brand-name the model >number" and see what comes up. (You may try it without the model number >if you don't get anything.) > >There are several sites that list compatible modems and that describe >which are true modems and which are incomplete modems "winmodems". > >You might also try google and type just the brand and model of your >modem and see if it comes up. > >Generally speaking if your modem specs require a certain cpu, memory, >and hdd space to operate -- you have a "winmodem", though sometimes it >is hard to tell if the requirements are for the hardware or the included >software package. > >If you go to a SAMS they sell an internal modem for $14. (approx.) that >is listed as Linux compatible. I am running one and it works fine. > >US Robotics also sells Linux compatible modems (the box says so), Viking >makes a modem that is Linux compatible (also stated in their specs), and >Zoom makes an external modem that lists Linux compatability. > >My life is simplified with Linux by buying only hardware that >specifically lists Linux compatibility -- save yourself headaches and >help to force the rest to get compatible -- boycott them. > >IMHO, YMMV ... doc > >On Sun, 2003-04-13 at 17:29, Eric Sessions wrote: >> So how do I determine if this is a winmodem or if it will work with Redhat 8? >> >> thanks, >> Eric > > > > >-- The Linux Documentation Project has a howto for winmodems and linux. www.tldp.org Also checkout www.linmodems.org __________________________________________________________________ Try AOL and get 1045 hours FREE for 45 days! http://free.aol.com/tryaolfree/index.adp?375380 Get AOL Instant Messenger 5.1 for FREE! Download Now! http://aim.aol.com/aimnew/Aim/register.adp?promo=380455 -- Psyche-list mailing list Psyche-list@xxxxxxxxxx https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/psyche-list
