[techtalk] Winmodem problem?

[Beverly Guillermo]

> 	Could someone here explain to me exactly what the issue
> is with Winmodems?  Why is it so difficult to write a Linux
> device driver that will work with a Winmodem?
> 
> 	--Cathy James

The hardware base of a Winmodem is lacking.  In essence, a windmodem
relies on Microsoft Windows OS to do important features for it rather
then doing itself on the board.

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Beverly Guillermo                                         [[mezanin]]
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