[Linux] problems with modem

[dare]

On Fri, 13 Oct 2000, Omar Santiago wrote:

> 
> well onder windows is port COM5 my system don't have more than ttyS3
> 

It has been my experience that when windows assigns COM4 or COM5 to the 
modem, it is usually a win-modem.  I have a few win-modems that did not 
say "win-modem" or "For use with MS Windows Only" on the box or in the 
literature. I would think that the USR Modem would specify that, but they 
do make some PCI modems that do not have "win-modem" in their name or 
description in the Contrl Panel.  You may want to look up the documentation
for your model on their website to be sure.  Remember, Linux does not
support win-modems.

Good Luck,

Rob.