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[ILUG] real modems -v- linmodems -v- winmodems.

[ILUG] real modems -v- linmodems -v- winmodems.

Gerard Cunningham lists at faduda.net
Sun Dec 21 16:35:20 GMT 2008


On Sat, 2008-12-20 at 23:13 +0000, Gerard Cunningham wrote: 
> On Sat, 2008-12-20 at 19:46 +0000, Lisa Muir wrote:
> > Hi Guys,
> > 
> > I'm looking for a linux compatible "real modem" for the PCI bus.
> > 
> > Is there any way to determine from a modems description if it is in
> > fact a real modem, eg, HSF etc would immediately spell "winmodem" to
> > me, but does V.92 mean real modem? or can a winmodem be V.92 also?
> 
> 
> If you're still looking, I think I have a pre-broadband 56K USR modem
> lying around somewhere. I'll have to dig it up and check the specs, but
> it worked with linux (Mandriva) so it should fit your needs.
> 

Just checked, what I have is a conceptronic 56E external serial modem,
(9 pin to 9/25pin). Works with Rd Hat according to the installation
guide, so should be good to go whatever your setup.






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