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Dopey
03-11-2001, 08:12 AM
Dopey again...(didn't steal my name uh?)
During the install (suse6.4) setup gave information about the hardware that was found. There was no modem found. Now , I'm ppretty sure that i have one (like 100%), so how do get linux recognizing my modem? 'Cause I really wanna kick this Microsuck out of my computer, the sooner the better!!!!! :eek:

Big_daddy
03-11-2001, 08:16 AM
Is it a Winmodem?

Dopey
03-11-2001, 08:31 AM
It's a SupraExpress 56iPRO and on my computerslabel it says somthing like Diamond 56K* ITU V.90 Modem

spickus
03-11-2001, 08:31 AM
What make, model, etc? Is it PCI, ISA?

spickus
03-11-2001, 08:36 AM
I think that may be a winmodem. I had one the Diamond's and it was. Try looking around here for more info - http://www.linmodems.org

Dopey
03-11-2001, 08:50 AM
Thanks for the link, I'll look deeper in it.
Seems complicated too, I'll have to translate that first (me speaking dutch and all).Still, isn't there a way to tell linux how to find it?

Big_daddy
03-11-2001, 08:58 AM
If it is a Winmodem, it may not be usable in Linux. Winmodems are software-driven and, of course, only Windows has the software.

Most Linux users use external modems. I only use externals because you can reset them without rebooting.

Dopey
03-11-2001, 09:33 AM
Thanks for the advice. Guess I'll have to buy me a new one.
*Calling my mom right now!!! :D