modem and cd writer issues

[Jeff Vian]

On Mon, 2004-11-15 at 12:43 +0000, David Barnsdale wrote:
> On Mon, 2004-11-15 at 08:52, sumeet kapoor wrote:
> > Hi,
> >  
> > I am new to linux. I installed Fedora core 2. Its working fine.
> > However, it is not finding my d-link DFM-560I+++  internal modem. Its
> > running beautifully with windows 2000.
> 
> 
> The basic problem is that modern internal modems
> use software for stuff that was done in the past
> by hardware.  Further the manufacturers often
> assume that it is enough to produce drivers for
> windows and ignore Linux - so much so they are often
> called "Winmodems".
> 
> My problem was solved when the manufacturer of my
> computer produced a driver about a year after
> I'd originally bought the computer.  Hence do 
> check the homepage of the modem manufacturer as
> a Linux driver may now be available.
> 
> Failing that, search for "Linmodem" and also look
> for a program scanModem.
> 
> David
> 

You can also go to http://www.linmodems.org and get a lot of help

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