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In article <34C3D3D1.4CB04928@cs.colostate.edu>,
	Paul Hansen <hansenp@cs.colostate.edu> writes:
> Anyway, sadly I rely on modem-based networking. I've been trying to
> achieve communication with a Compaq 336-VSC modem, without luck. So,
> I've been investigating Compaq online to try to find some info regarding
> the modem (of course they didn't provide a manual!!!). I found nothing
> at the Compaq site other than the declaration that this is an advanced
> "controllerless" modem--meaning it can only work with Win95. I take this
> to mean that it needs a driver that can only be found on Win95(?).

They must be using a definition of "advanced" that I was previously
unaware of.  It is what is commonly called a WinModem.  The modem
manufacturer decided to save a few bucks by lobotomizing the modem.
Linux expects the modem to have a little brains, so you will have to
get a different modem.

> I have concluded that I need a different modem. I just wanted to check
> with the Linux experts to make sure I'm not overlooking a trivial
> alternative. If I purchase a new modem, is there a modem manufacturer
> (usr?) that is especially Linux friendly?

USR is pretty spotty, especially if you want to send and receive
faxes.  A very good modem is the MultiTech MT2834ZDXV.  It supports
data, fax, and voice, but it is an external modem and so you have to make
sure you have a decent serial port or you will get poor performance.

If you want an internal modem then the MultiTech MT2834ZPXb is a
good choice.  It supports data and fax.

As usual, you will have to mail order to get quality computer parts
in Fort Collins.  

If you want a cheap 33K USR modem, let me know.  I paid $130 for it
six months ago.  Data works fine, but fax is not reliable, so I
replaced it with the MultiTech.

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