How TO Install Modem In Linux?

hasnatme

Hi guys,
I have installed Linux in my PC and now it cannot detect my internal modem...so..I can't connect to internet through Linux.....so, my question is how can I setup up my modem for the internet?

Prolink Internal 56K Data-Fax Modem.
RedHat Linux 9.0
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dinangkur

Hi,

That's a winmodem. And those modems usually don't work under Linux. Though there is a way. First of all you need to know the chipset of that modem (sorry I couldn't remember the exact name). In order to do that you can download a small piece of software from http://linmodems.org/ which will help you to detect the chipset of your modem. Then you can search from the driver database from the same site.

I used to use driver from the following site. But unfortunately, that driver only able to transfer data at 14.4 Kbps rate. If you want full function with 56.6 Kbps then you have to buy the driver from them.
http://www.linuxant.com/drivers/

Best solution is that you drop the card and buy a card which support both Linux and windows. A bit expensive, I guess 500 TK more. That will save you from heck of mind blowing issues.

Happy Hacking and welcome to the world of Linux.

-DK
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hasnatme

Well then which modem shoild I buy? And what is the price? And onething I really can't understand what can I do with Linux

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dinangkur

Buy 3com or US robotics PCI modem or external modem. A very good question what you can do with linux?

If you're a normal user you can use it from checking your mail to browse. Do your office works with open office, Listen your MP3 musics, watch your video and DVD. Burn CD's.

You can read the following site which will help you to understand what you can do with linux and why you should use linux.

http://www.uselinuxathome.com/ENsoft.htm

-DK
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