Win modem x FreeBSd

[Quintin Riis]

Almost all 'real' modems are external.

Mazen S. Alzogbi wrote:

> 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 at freebsd.org
> [mailto:owner-freebsd-newbies at freebsd.org] On Behalf Of Lute Mullenix
> Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2004 1:17 AM
> To: freebsd-newbies at 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
>