Ubuntu 8.10 64 bit modem problems.

[Leonard Chatagnier]

--- On Mon, 3/16/09, Stephen <stephen_o at rogers.com> wrote:

> From: Stephen <stephen_o at rogers.com>
> Subject: Re: Ubuntu 8.10 64 bit modem problems.
> To: "Ubuntu user technical support, not for general discussions" <ubuntu-users at lists.ubuntu.com>
> Date: Monday, March 16, 2009, 10:29 PM
> Leonard Chatagnier wrote:
> > It's been many years since I've set up a win
> modem and used one.  However, you might try creating the
> missing file /dev/slamr0 as the error message states and try
> again the install.  Just a thought, no guarantees but
> creating the file certainly wont hurt anything and can be
> removed if not successful.
> >
> > Leonard Chatagnier
> > lenc5570 at sbcglobal.net
> >
> >
> > --- On Mon, 3/16/09, Stephen
> <stephen_o at rogers.com> wrote:
> >
> >   
> Thanks for the reply I'll give it a try.
> 
> When I had this computer custom made I requested a modem,
> not windows 
> garbage. None of what I wanted is in the computer. Except I
> ended up 
> with a 500 gig hard drive instead of the 250 that I
> ordered. The place 
> was Computer Direct on Dundas between Tomken road and
> Dixie, Mississauga 
> Ontario. I would warn any one from buying a custom system
> from them. As 
> soon as they get your money you don't exist any more.
> 
> 
Thanks for the info but I usually go with BestBuy in the USA as they are about the lowest price and you can get them to get the warranty service started.
Don't give up on the winmodem(software modem) as most can be made to work in Linux.  It's been a long while but AIR, the Conexant site had a lot of info to get you started.
Leonard Chatagnier
lenc5570 at sbcglobal.net