Subject: Re: Modems
From: Adam Elkins (i-robot@yahoo.com)
Date: Tue Dec 03 2002 - 11:59:39 AKST
Well, basicly a hardware modem has it's own software, or 'firmware'. Soft=
=20
Modems depend on the os to provide it's software, or drivers. a Winmodem =
was=20
an idea someone had depending on M$ to run it. So, the jist of it is soft=
=20
modems need os based software to work correctly. Hard modems don't.=20
Adam
On Tuesday 03 December 2002 09:19 am, Matthew Dunaway wrote:
> So, what is a hardware modem, and how is it different from a software(?=
?)
> modem or a "winmodem"?
>
> Inquiring minds want to know!! :-)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Justin Dieters [mailto:enderak@gci.net]
> Sent: Monday, December 02, 2002 7:59 PM
> To: Matthew Dunaway; AkLUG
> Subject: Re: Modems
>
>
> It doesn't have to necessarily say Linux compatible on it (most
> compatile ones actually don't) it just needs to be a hardware modem. I
> am pretty sure you can find a good hardware modems for around $50,
> although you might need to go online to find one at that price.
>
> I think you said you only have PCI, but if you do have ISA, I know the
> Office Max on diamond has several ISA 56k modems on clearance for $25.
> (or maybe it was $15, i forget).
>
> You may want to take a look at these pages if you haven't already. The=
y
> are a few years old, but it may still be relevent:
>
> http://www.idir.net/~gromitkc/rg/Comp_USA.txt
> http://www.idir.net/~gromitkc/rg/Office_Depot.txt
> http://www.idir.net/~gromitkc/rg/Office_Max.txt
> http://www.idir.net/~gromitkc/rg/Best_Buy.txt
>
> Justin
>
> Matthew Dunaway wrote:
> > I went to CompUSA and Best Buy today. Best Buy did not have any modem=
s
>
> that
>
> > will work with Linux in stock. When they have them, they are $79.95. =
I
>
> don't
>
> > remember who made it.
> > CompUSA had a US Robotics for $99.99. It says it will work on any Lin=
ux
>
> with
>
> > kernel 2.3 or higher.
> > Does anyone know where I can get a modem for less than $99.99? I will=
get
>
> it
>
> > if I have to, but I would rather find someplace that might be cheaper=
=2E
>
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