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Re: Is Creative Modem Blaster V.92 USB (DE5671 Model) dial-up modem supported in Linux?

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Whiskers wrote:
> ["Followup-To:" header set to comp.os.linux.networking.]
> On 2012-09-19, Ant <ANTant@zimage.com> wrote:
>> Hello.
>>
>> I cannot seem to get KNOPPIX v7.0.4 and Ubuntu v12.04.1 i386 live CDs to 
>> see an old Creative Modem Blaster V.92 USB (DE5671 Model) dial-up modem. 
>> It worked fine in Windows (XP SP3 to 64-bit 7) on two machines. When I 
>> plugged it in during a KNOPPIX session, dmesg detects it. Ubuntu 
>> v12.04.1 i386 live CD detects something, but can't identify it. The 
>> Linux tests were on an old Dell Dimension 8250 (512 MB of RAM) machine. 
>> Thank you in advance. :)
> 
> [...]
> 
> I think that model has a 'Conexant' chipset, in which case it may be
> possible to get it working with Linux
> <http://www.linuxant.com/drivers/hsf/index.php>
> 
> But if you're serious about using a dialup modem, whatever operating system
> is involved, you're better off using a real 'hardware' modem.  These are
> (or were!) made as PCI cards for installing on a motherboard, or as PC Card
> (PCMCIA) removable cards, or as external boxes with Serial or USB
> connectors.  
> 
> I have had success using a Serial-to-USB adaptor to get a Zoom 3049L Serial
> modem working with Mandrake 9 (and up to Mandriva 2008) - no messing
> around, just connect it up, put the basic configuration into KPPP or some
> other modem dialer package, and you're on line.  Lots of flashing lights to
> watch while your data moves, and lots of old-fashioned noises while it's
> establishing a connection.
> 
> A Sitecom PC Card fax/modem has also worked well for me 'on the road'.  It
> is inclined to get alarmingly hot, though.
> 
> I haven't tried either of them with current distros, but I would expect
> them to work (unless the hardware breaks).
> 
+1

modem PCI cards are still available.

e.g. 
http://www.usr-emea.com/products/p-dialup-product.asp?prod=hom-5661a&loc=unkg


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Is Creative Modem Blaster V.92 USB (DE5671 Model) dial-up modem supported in Linux? ANTant@zimage.com (Ant) - 2012-09-19 14:03 -0500
  Re: Is Creative Modem Blaster V.92 USB (DE5671 Model) dial-up modem supported in Linux? Bobbie Sellers <bliss-sf4ever@dslextreme.com> - 2012-09-19 12:16 -0700
    Re: Is Creative Modem Blaster V.92 USB (DE5671 Model) dial-up modem supported in Linux? ANTant@zimage.com (Ant) - 2012-09-19 15:42 -0500
      Re: Is Creative Modem Blaster V.92 USB (DE5671 Model) dial-up modem supported in Linux? Michael Black <et472@ncf.ca> - 2012-09-19 22:17 -0400
        Re: Is Creative Modem Blaster V.92 USB (DE5671 Model) dial-up modem supported in Linux? Aragorn <stryder@telenet.be.invalid> - 2012-09-20 13:50 +0200
        Re: Is Creative Modem Blaster V.92 USB (DE5671 Model) dial-up modem supported in Linux? ANTant@zimage.com (Ant) - 2012-09-20 15:23 -0500
          Re: Is Creative Modem Blaster V.92 USB (DE5671 Model) dial-up modem supported in Linux? "T. Dwyer" <es290@ncf.ca> - 2012-09-20 16:43 -0400
          Re: Is Creative Modem Blaster V.92 USB (DE5671 Model) dial-up modem supported in Linux? J G Miller <miller@yoyo.ORG> - 2012-09-20 20:55 +0000
            Re: Is Creative Modem Blaster V.92 USB (DE5671 Model) dial-up modem supported in Linux? ANTant@zimage.com (Ant) - 2012-09-20 16:07 -0500
  Re: Is Creative Modem Blaster V.92 USB (DE5671 Model) dial-up modem supported in Linux? Whiskers <catwheezel@operamail.com> - 2012-09-19 21:47 +0000
    Re: Is Creative Modem Blaster V.92 USB (DE5671 Model) dial-up modem supported in Linux? Johann Klammer <klammerj@NOSPAM.a1.net> - 2012-09-19 23:54 +0200
    Re: Is Creative Modem Blaster V.92 USB (DE5671 Model) dial-up modem supported in Linux? The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2012-09-19 22:57 +0100
    Re: Is Creative Modem Blaster V.92 USB (DE5671 Model) dial-up modem supported in Linux? ANTant@zimage.com (Ant) - 2012-09-20 15:30 -0500

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