internal modems!!!

[taharka]

Paul F. Johnson wrote:

>Hi,
>
>  
>
>>Abortive attempts to load internal hard modems on Linux thru' the years
>>have deterred me from attempting to do so on FC4. Anyone tell me if it
>>is possible ?. 
>>    
>>
>
>Depends on the modem. Have a look at linmodems.org (IIRC). That said,
>internal modems should never be put near a computer. They are typically
>that poor that if you get a spur on the phoneline, it can blow the
>b'jesus out of the motherboard and memory. Use an external one.
>
>TTFN
>
>Paul
>  
>
A Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. pci modem, in combination with a quality
phone line surge protector, solves that problem :-)

taharka

Lexington, Kentucky U.S.A.