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My primary operating system is OS/2 and I have space reserved for some
Linux partitions. I do not have, and do not want, any version of
windoze. I'm thinking of buying a V.92 modem, and was dismayed to find
that some of them only have support for updating the flash memory
under 'doze.

Does anyone know of a reliable v/f/d V.92 modem that will work in OS/2
and Linux and that can be upgraded from DOS, OS/2 or Linux (any one of
the three is fine.)?

Note: I've rejected 3com/usr because they spam, and MultiTech because
they only support reflashing under 'doze. Multitech would otherwise
have been the leading contender.

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Quote:> My primary operating system is OS/2 and I have space reserved for some
> Linux partitions. I do not have, and do not want, any version of
> windoze. I'm thinking of buying a V.92 modem, and was dismayed to find
> that some of them only have support for updating the flash memory
> under 'doze.

> Does anyone know of a reliable v/f/d V.92 modem that will work in OS/2
> and Linux and that can be upgraded from DOS, OS/2 or Linux (any one of
> the three is fine.)?

> Note: I've rejected 3com/usr because they spam, and MultiTech because
> they only support reflashing under 'doze. Multitech would otherwise
> have been the leading contender.

I suggest you get an MT and live with this limitation. There are other
uses for Windoze. Besides, how often do you have to reflash a modem?
Chances are that with MT you won't have to do it often. It's a well
engineered piece of hardware. Heck, what's the big deal with turning
modem off, disconnecting the serial cable, connecting it to a windoze
box nearby, turning it back on, reflashing, turning it back off and
moving it back to the linux box? Reflashing a scsi hdd is another deal
though. I once had to do it for five Conners. What a PITA moving them
between the machines :-( So stop griping and get with the program.
It's easy, Luke.

Quote:> My primary operating system is OS/2 and I have space reserved for some
> Linux partitions. I do not have, and do not want, any version of
> windoze. I'm thinking of buying a V.92 modem, and was dismayed to find
> that some of them only have support for updating the flash memory
> under 'doze.
> ...

I'd be happy with one that has drivers/support for both Linux & OS/2!  If
you're not a flash-maniac, there really isn't any reason to reflash every
other day - unless you are experiencing a problem with the current firmware,
or when new/important/useful features are introduced.  This is unlikely with
a modem.  If it does happen, a 'doze machine is not really that hard to
find.  Again, I'd be thankful finding a good modem that works flawlessly
under both Linux and OS/2.

Quote:Anton Graph writes:
> Heck, what's the big deal with turning modem off, disconnecting the
> serial cable, connecting it to a windoze box nearby, turning it back on,
> reflashing, turning it back off and moving it back to the linux box?

Not everyone has or wants Windows.

Quote:> So stop griping and get with the program.

My program has no place in it for Microsoft.
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John Hasler

Dancing Horse Hill
Elmwood, Wisconsin

Their problem really and is irrelavant. I'd use whatever is required to
get the job done. My problem really :-)

Quote:

>>So stop griping and get with the program.

> My program has no place in it for Microsoft.

I see where you're coming from. And I was just like you. However, the
unfortunate reality is that it's a prerequisite for some tasks. The
EPROM flash on modem being one of them.

Quote:> My primary operating system is OS/2 and I have space reserved for some
> Linux partitions. I do not have, and do not want, any version of
> windoze. I'm thinking of buying a V.92 modem, and was dismayed to find
> that some of them only have support for updating the flash memory
> under 'doze.

> Does anyone know of a reliable v/f/d V.92 modem that will work in OS/2
> and Linux and that can be upgraded from DOS, OS/2 or Linux (any one of
> the three is fine.)?

> Note: I've rejected 3com/usr because they spam, and MultiTech because
> they only support reflashing under 'doze. Multitech would otherwise
> have been the leading contender.

Lots of Linux modem information at the link below. Happy hunting.
http://www.idir.net/~gromitkc/winmodem.html

--
Art Jackson W4TOY Owensboro, KY USA
Life is God's open book test. In order to pass,
you must open His book to find the answers.

Quote:Anton Graph writes:
> I'd use whatever is required to get the job done.

You'd spend more than the price of the modem on an entire OS just to
upgrade the firmware?
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John Hasler

Dancing Horse Hill
Elmwood, WI

On Wed, 10 Jul 2002 14:59:34 UTC, "Shmuel (Seymour J.) Metz"

Any external modem will work well. Don't buy an internal modem.

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Did I ever say that you have to give any money to Microsoft????

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Quote:> My primary operating system is OS/2 and I have space reserved for some
> Linux partitions. I do not have, and do not want, any version of
> windoze. I'm thinking of buying a V.92 modem, and was dismayed to find
> that some of them only have support for updating the flash memory
> under 'doze.

> Does anyone know of a reliable v/f/d V.92 modem that will work in OS/2
> and Linux and that can be upgraded from DOS, OS/2 or Linux (any one of
> the three is fine.)?

... "if you want to rely on your hardware, buy reliable hardware"

... pure and simple. an external modem is THE ONLY way to go, if
you want reliable rs232 communications. (FWIW, i used to engage
with team os/2 activities, then discovered the power of Linux :)

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spake unto us, saying:

Quote:>Note: I've rejected 3com/usr because they spam, and MultiTech because
>they only support reflashing under 'doze. Multitech would otherwise
>have been the leading contender.

That's unfortunate because the external USR Courier is still one of the
best (most upgradable, most compatible, most stable) hobbyist modems
ever made.

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    OS/2 + BeOS + Linux + Win95 + DOS + PC/GEOS = PC Hobbyist Heaven! :-)
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I don't do copyright infringement.
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John Hasler

Dancing Horse Hill
Elmwood, WI

  In a message on Wed, 10 Jul 2002 18:41:44 -0500, wrote :

RS> Here in comp.os.os2.misc,

RS> spake unto us, saying:
RS>
RS> >Note: I've rejected 3com/usr because they spam, and MultiTech because
RS> >they only support reflashing under 'doze. Multitech would otherwise
RS> >have been the leading contender.
RS>
RS> That's unfortunate because the external USR Courier is still one of the
RS> best (most upgradable, most compatible, most stable) hobbyist modems
RS> ever made.

And they *can* be upgraded from any system that speaks xmodem.  The
*only* thing that requires winblows for an external USR Courier is
upgrading a 33.6K modem to 56K (some stupid license key weirdness).  In
my case, the modem managed to die somehow.  I *think* either being on
too long and when I had a power failure, some component died when it
cooled down.  Don't really know for sure.  It went from being a fairly
reliable 33.6K (connecting mostly at 26K due to crappy phone lines) to
a barely functional 14.4K modem.  I just went out and bought a cheap
($60) 56K modem.  Which in turn 'downgraded' itself during a power
failure while I was on line.  It is now a 33.6K modem that can no
longer tone dial...  Oh, well.  One of these days, I'll have to buy
another one (for $60).  Oh, in my case, a 56K modem is rather a waste,
since the phone system here in Western Mass is basically *-- 33.6K
is probably all I really can make use of, at least until I become
wealthy enough for a $1,000/month T1 line...

RS>
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RS>  -Rich Steiner >>>---> http://www.veryComputer.com/~rsteiner >>>---> Eden Prairie, MN
RS>     OS/2 + BeOS + Linux + Win95 + DOS + PC/GEOS = PC Hobbyist Heaven! :-)
RS>      Applications analyst/designer/developer (13 yrs) seeking employment.
RS>         See web site in my signature for current resume and background.
RS>                                                                                                        

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Quote:

> My primary operating system is OS/2 and I have space reserved for some
> Linux partitions. I do not have, and do not want, any version of
> windoze. I'm thinking of buying a V.92 modem, and was dismayed to find
> that some of them only have support for updating the flash memory
> under 'doze.

> Does anyone know of a reliable v/f/d V.92 modem that will work in OS/2
> and Linux and that can be upgraded from DOS, OS/2 or Linux (any one of
> the three is fine.)?

> Note: I've rejected 3com/usr because they spam,

I realize how you feel but do you realize you are now ruling out the
maker of the best modems around (USR/3Com)?