Re: [aclug-L] modem configuration problem

[John Goerzen <jgoerzen@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"Greg House" <ghouse@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:

> >I am attempting to get Linux to recgonize my modem at work.
> <SNIP>
> >I am working with a USR Sportster (internal pnp) 56k modem.
> <snip>
> 
> I'm pretty sure the USR Sportsters were all Winmodems.  That means it won't
> work with Linux (or DOS, or anything but Windoze).  It's a cheap hunk of
> comm hardware that uses some proprietary software to make it act like a
> modem.

Actually, if it's a USR Sportster or a USR Courier, it's safe
(non-winmodem).  If it's a USR, it's only "bad" if it actually says
"Winmodem" on the box.

-- John