Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 09:31:12 +0400 From: "Mazen S. Alzogbi" <freebsd@mazenalzogbi.com> To: "'Lute Mullenix'" <lute@cableone.net> Cc: freebsd-newbies@freebsd.org Subject: RE: Win modem x FreeBSd Message-ID: <1691D8C9A2220149A8AF30209B5D0EB467F572@sc3.shuaacapital.co.ae> In-Reply-To: <1691D8C9A2220149A8AF30209B5D0EB4CF302F@sc3.shuaacapital.co.ae>
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Hi, I read the expression "real modem" at many *nix lista/groups but I don't know what does it mean. I know the difference between a winmodem and a real modem, that is; a real modem doesn't depend on the software (and maybe CPU cycles) to do the job. My question, how do you I know a real modem from a winmodem when I go purchase it? TIA Cheers, Mazen -----Original Message----- From: owner-freebsd-newbies@freebsd.org [mailto:owner-freebsd-newbies@freebsd.org] On Behalf Of Lute Mullenix Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2004 1:17 AM To: freebsd-newbies@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Win modem x FreeBSd Luis, If you are going to be using Linux and FreeBSD of any of the other BSDs, it would be in your best interest to pick up a "real" modem, while I have heard, and you have said that you were able to get the winmodem working with a driver, this will not always be the case. Also while Windows may require you to install a drive for a "real" modem, Linux and FreeBSD will use them with no special drivers just plug them in and go. A while back I was able to pick up a Diamond 56K external very reasonable at a local computer store moving sale. It worked great until I was able to get hooked up to broadband. As a side note, sometime I would like to travel to Brazil, from what I have seen and read, it looks like a very beautiful country, and I bet the weather is great. Good luck -- Lute ************************ * Power Provided * * by * * FreeBSD 5.1 RELEASE * ************************ _______________________________________________ freebsd-newbies@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-newbies To unsubscribe, send any mail to "freebsd-newbies-unsubscribe@freebsd.org"
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