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Re: .INF file format for modems?

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From: Steve Groom
Date: Thu, 21 Mar 1996 18:33
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Kevin Brosnan wrote:
> 
> I've been unable to find this anywhere...
> 
> Can anyone tell me if the file format for Windows 95 .INF files are
> published anywhere?  I'm interested in particular in modem .INF files.
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> 
> Kevin Brosnan
> Digital Equipment Corporation

Hi, 
just spent the last two days trying to get a Telebit 8840 to work with 
Win95 and Shiva remote dial-in. - Succeeded ! ! !!

For .INF file docu: 

1) the .INF files for modems are in a hidden directory in Windows 
directory. They are mdm*.inf. 
2) These files generally refer to a group of modems for 1 modem 
manufacturer.
3) Most of the stuff in it can be read by studying the .INF files.
4) The microsoft developer network CDs - 30 of them ? include a set of 
CDs called the Windows Device Driver Kit. There is a modems directory in 
the DDK for Windows95 CD. This has the full docuentation. 
5) Also on the DDK CD rom are tools to help write and debug driver 
files. Of great use is the INF file editor. Which simplifies the efforts 
required in supporting a modem. 

Hope this helps. 

b.t.w. For telebit - download the latest 8840 Bios from 
http://www.telebit.com and download the new .INF file from the same 
site.

b.t.w.2. For Shiva dial-back to work there must be a key in the .INF 
file for the codes Blind_On and Blind_Off. 

If you have any more questions let me know. 

regards
Steve Groom
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