RE: modem

["David B. Teague" <dbt@elentari.cs.wcu.edu>]

On Wed, 3 Mar 1999, Pablo Cernadas wrote:

> I need help to choise a modem that works on debian
> can somebody tellme about?

Avoid any modem that is a "win modem" These do not and can
not be made to work under Linux. Primarily because the CPU
does most of the work, and the specifications are kept
a propriatary secret, so no drivers can be written.

I use external modems with a serial port. Others will have
internal modems that they like. I have heard, but cannot
promise, that Multitech makes non-win modems.

Wishing you luck, 
David

David Teague dbt@elentari.cs.wcu.edu
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