Re: [aclug-L] HELP..modem problem..port already assigned.

[John Phillips <jphillip@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Watch out for network cards using IRQ 3 (com 2's default IRQ).
Use 'dmesg | more' and watch for IRQ's.
I suggest the use of Redhat 6 instead of Linux 6.


On Sat, 7 Aug 1999, Michael Holmes wrote:

> I have two on board serial ports.  and a PnP modem.
> 
> onboard ports are assigned ttys0 and 2.  I am trying to assign my modem as 
> ttys1 or even three.  I have config'd it as 0,1,2, and 3.  Each time I get 
> an error with isapnp..."fatal error port already assigned."  I have checked 
> the /proc directory, and each of the files are blank.  I am at my wits end 
> on configuring a modem.  Linux 5.0 and 5.2 each configured the modem with 
> modest problems.  Linux 6.0 refuses to even try!
> 
> Mike
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