Re: Ask Debian: PCMCIA Modem Tips
Hello,
Am 17:10 2002-12-25 -0800 hat Osamu Aoki geschrieben:
>
>On Thu, Dec 26, 2002 at 01:17:46AM +0330, Aryan Ameri wrote:
>> Hi there:
>>
>> I have a IBM ThinkPad A31 notebook, which uses a Lucent/Agere AMR
>> Modem. There is currently no driver available for this device, and I
>> hear from here and there, that nobody's working on it. So I am
>> thinking of buying a PCMCIA real modem to put in the notebook.
>> However, I have no experience dealing with PCMCIA drivers. when I will
>> go shopping, should I have in mind a specific brand/model that is
>> known to work with GNU/Linux? or do all PCMCIA modem cards wok with
>> Linux? Also, what's the procedure of installing such a PCMCIA device?
>> If you are aware of any How2s or tips regarding this, that would
>> certainly be welcomed.
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>If you get REAL MODEM, it is a simple serial port on PCMCIA to PC and no
>need to worry about driver. Just look for name brand card which does not
>specify "Windows" as its requirement.
I have used a US Robotics 'WorldPort PCMCIA V.34 CE' on a Lion 862
and it was working fine. But on the NEC 'Versa S/33' it sucks...
Michelle
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