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Re: [TCLUG:1164] kernel won't detect serial port



> 
> 
> Checking out the Zoom web site (http://www.zoomtel.com), it looks like
> you're out of luck.  Although it does not specifically say "WinModem", the
> 2925 requires a minimum processor of Pentium 133, is only supported under
> Windows 95, and handles DOS apps only when run under Windows 95.  Since it
> requires Windows 95 to function, it's a WinModem.  It just isn't going to
> work under Linux, at least not until someone figures out the proper Windows
> code emulation.
> 
> > 3)
> > This modem came free with the WD hard drive that I bought from Best Buy.
> 
> Not a good sign.
> 
> > 4) If you could tell me what the bug is I can call Zoomtel and discuss
> > with them though on the box it says that Windows95 is a requirement.
> 
> Unfortunately, the fact that it is indeed a WinModem makes any bugs in the
> 16550 chip irrelevant.  The bug is described in the Linux Serial-HOWTO if
> you're curious.
> 
> --
> Carl Patten
> Systems Administrator
> Trimodal Inc.
> 

Thanks to you and everybody else for this and other
concrete pieces of information.

Now I will try and put my old modem(14.4)  back and see if that  works. 



Sanjay