Re: Winmodem

[John Aldrich <john chattanooga net>]

On Thu, 06 Jul 2000, Rebernik, Evan wrote:
> 
> Hi all
> I got a new box PIII 600
> and i love it. But it has a winmodem in it.
> should i get a new modem or is there a way
> to get the winjunkmodem to work?
> 
> Thanx
> Evan
> 

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First thing you need to do is figure out how to switch to plain ascii
text when posting.

The answer to your question is, yes. :-) I would definitely consider
getting a REAL modem (preferably an external, which uses a standard
serial port, and NOT a USB modem because those can be 'winmodems' as
well) but you may be able to find drivers at www.linmodems.org. Be
aware that these are alpha-stage drivers. They work -- sort of. It
depends on a great variety of things, from the time of day, to the
weather, to the way you hold your mouth when you dial out.... Of
course, I exaggerate, but they are VERY unstable, from what I've read.
	John