RE: Will Redhat work with V.90 3Com US Robotics PCI WinModem?

["Mr. M" <mistrM gtemail net>]

> Hi
>
> I am planning to buy a Dell, Pentium 3 at 450MHz system. I want to
> partition the system into Linux and MS window. I was wondering if Linux
> will detect and work with the PCI Winmodems, particularly, the one in
> the subject. If not, any recommendation would be mostly welcome.
>
> Thanks for the reply
> Hassan Naser
> hnaser comm toronto edu


NO, it will not work with *any* type of Winmodem.  You must purchase a real
modem.  Dell will sell you one.  I believe there is only a $20 price
difference.  You will, however, see a performance increase since your CPU
won't have to take the load of the missing hardware that a Winmodem doesn't
have.

I'm my experience Winmodems are even quirky under Windoze.  Spend the few
extra bucks.  You'll be happier down the road.  Trust me!  ;)


Mario