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Re: [ECS] Unsupported Modems Mark Gilmore Mon, 19 Jun 2000 08:18:31 -0400

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Hi Paul,
If you do NOT want to use ECS for voice-mail,
then you can use ANY modem for Internet tasks.
Just set the SERIAL PORT for PHONE-INTERFACE-C
to DISCONNECTED.
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Mark Gilmore
Omnipotence (ECS home automation software)
http://www.usit.com/omnip
423-745-0026
Hours: Mon-Sat, 9AM-8PM/EST


Paul Fitch wrote:
> 
> Hello All.  Thanks for the help with the Active-group item.  I've got
> that working. Next, I use a Hayes 25th Anniversary 56k voice/fax/data
> external 'tube' modem.  The Tube part comes from the modem case design
> that allows you to place the modem ontop of the monitor with the speaker
> and data lights hanging over the front of the monitor.
> 
> I like external modems because when they act up all you have to do is
> reach around and toggle the power switch.  Plus, you can see if they are
> working properly just by watching the lights.  Now, Phone-interface-C
> only talks to modems with the Rockwell Voice Chipset.  How can I find
> out what chipset I use?
> 
> How can I use this modem, which has operated flawlessly for several
> years now, with internet connections, e-mail, ect... and ECS?  Is there
> planned a modem device that does not require the rockwell chipset?
> 
>  With ECS now almost entirely a Windows 95/98/98SE/2000/ME product,
> can't the Plug & Play aspects of windows allow a more comprehensive list
> of supported modems?
> 
> PS.  I am very interested in the Linux version of ECS, since I have an
> old 586 laptop (8 meg of mem) that would be perfect for my needs as an
> ECS platform.  They don't make the memory for this thing at a reasonable
> cost, so Win98 isn't an option.

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