Thinkpads Forum

Hi,
I was trying to configure the modem in Linux on a CentOS (Redhat clone) and also Gentoo but to no success. (although I am not that good in linux)

I have also tried searching on the Internet but apparently, no one cares about the modem setup in the HowTos.
I was wondering if anyone has been able to setup the modem in distributions other than Novel/OpenSUSE?

Thanks,
Hamid

PS: With the provided package by lenovo for the modem, I get the "modem busy" error in kppp.

It is probably another winmodem, if you search for ltmodem or linmodem on the net you may get some help. I tied the these drivers in the past and ended up with a very unstable system. So I carry a 56K PCMCIA modem with that uses standard com system for when needed and is rock solid.
Just my experience

Well, As far as I have read on fiirent forums and mailing lists, the linmodems don't work on the T60 models. The only mentioned solution is linuxant drivers which I am unable to use them.

BTW, what PCMCIA modem are you using? Does it work without (or at least liittle) trouble in Linux?
Thanks,
Hamid

not sure if there are different modems in t60 and t60p, but there are t60p modem drivers on lenovo website I believe.

I have tried them, but couldn't get the modem functional. The provided driver Is an RPM dor SUSE (I am not sure, correct me if I am wrong)

My PCMCIA is an old Megahertz XJ1560, looks just like a com port works perfect! This is the most reliable way the good old hardware modem. With the linuxant I ended up with kernel panics on my t42 so I never even tried again.

Hamid wrote: I was wondering if anyone has been able to setup the modem in distributions other than Novel/OpenSUSE?

Try Ubuntu.