Re: [Sheflug] Re: SuSE and Modems

[Craig Andrews <nospam [at] fishbot.org.uk>]

This *isn't* a problem with Linux. It's a problem with MS dominance, lazy
manufacturers, and dodgy hardware...

Craig Andrews
craig@fishbot.org.uk

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On Fri, 16 Feb 2001, Richard wrote:

> Rob
> 
> Welcome back to our list.....
> 
> On Fri, 16 Feb 2001, José Luis Gómez Dans wrote:
> 
> > On Fri, Feb 16, 2001 at 07:10:33PM -0000, Rob Miller wrote:
> > > My current problem is with the modem, a HSP56 MicroModem - it works fine
> > > under Win98 but YaST2 can't detect it. There is a SuSE trouble shooting
> > > guide for modems but the only version I could find was in German - my main
> >
> > 	It looks as if it is a WinModem, and one of the ones that isn't
> > supported under Linux. Nevertheless, have a look at
> > http://www.linmodems.org
> 
> 
> You might also try a wood saw, or hacksaw, or even a 2lb hammer ?
> BTW, this *is* a problem with all versions of Linux.  What I did in
> the end was phone BT (since I can't get cable) and ask for ISDN2e.
> That works fine with SuSE software.  I now use Home Highway and I'm
> waiting for Surftime after sending some stuff to BT and Zetnet at
> www.zetnet.co.uk
> 
> Was it NTL that can offer a cable service.  Or was it that they just
> don't do ISDN at all ?
> 
> 
> Thanks
> 
> 
> Richard
> 
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