Modem busy

[rgforge]

I just installed Linux-Mandrake onto a new 733i E-tower. It has an HSP MicroModem 56k. I tried to configure the internet connection and modem, but every time I try to connect I get a message stating that the modem is busy. The phone line is free(not being used) when I get this message. Is there something I am missing?

[j.harrison]

"Modem is busy" doesn't necessarily mean that. It likely means you don't have a modem configured that your OS can communicate with.

I've got Drake 8 dual booted with Windows, and because my box came preinstalled with a Winmodem (works only in Windows), I ended up having to get an external modem that's Linux compatible. Now everything works great.

First step is to determine if you've got a Winmodem. If you've still got Windows on there, Device Manager will tell you. In Mandrake, Mandrake Control Center's the place to be.

HTH

Let us know what you find. :)

Look here for some more info on winmodems (http://www.idir.net/~gromitkc/winmodem.html)

[ 05 July 2001: Message edited by: j.harrison ]

[fancypiper]

Check the modems section (http://linuxdoc.org/HOWTO/HOWTO-INDEX/hardware.html#HWMODEMS) of the linuxdocs.org site and see if you might have a "Winmodem". Only a few of the mfgs of them have released drivers.