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I tried to install this 56k modem into my RH7.1

I have the driver and i did

Code:

make KERNEL_DIR=/lib/modules/2.4.2-2/build

it went fine

then i did

Code:

make KERNEL_DIR=/lib/modules/2.4.2-2/build install

and it spit out this

Code:

amrmo_init.c:454: `no_llseek' undeclared here (not in a function)

amrmo_init.c:454: initializer element is not constant

amrmo_init.c:454: (near initialization for `amrmo_fops.llseek')

amrmo_init.c: In function `amrmo_pci_probe':

amrmo_init.c:502: warning: implicit declaration of function `pci_disable_device'

amrmo_init.c: At top level:

amrmo_init.c:680: parse error before string constant

amrmo_init.c:680: warning: type defaults to `int' in declaration of `MODULE_LICENSE'

amrmo_init.c:680: warning: data definition has no type or storage class

make[2]: *** [amrmo_init.o] Error 1

make[1]: *** [all] Error 2

make: *** [drivers] Error 2

I tried different source path but didnt work. I have the kernel source and headers in.
What went wrong ??

Quote:

Originally Posted by khaos83 (Post 3033494)

I tried to install this 56k modem into my RH7.1

Probably not what you want to hear but since running GNU/Linux is all about performance, protecting assets and providing services in a continuous, stable and secure way you must know Red Hat Linux maintenance and errata support ended on April 30 of 2004 for all YES ALL Red Hat Linux releases (not RHEL) so move to a recent, maintained and supported distribution and move soon.

If you like the general acceptance in the workplace, ISV compatibility certification, release longevity and stability RHEL brings but don't want to pay for it you could run CentOS (we're at 5 now). If you like what RHL provided but want bleeding edge stuff then you could run Fedora (at 8 now). Else check out the many "which distro" threads here.

* Wrt the modem it seems to work with 2.6 kernels, see http://www.linuxquestions.org/hcl/sh...t/1201/cat/161.

hm ....
but that can't be done ....
nevermind, i will think of a way to get it to work ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by khaos83 (Post 3034330)

but that can't be done ....

Why not if I may ask?

coz i have this software that only works with that.
But nevermind. I was intending to use the modem to have a pppd connection to be a backup for ntp when internet connection fails.
shit happens when you deal with old stuff. we all get used to it anywayz.... lol

I will try to make one of my local (DEFINATELY NEWER RHEL 4.5) linux to be a local ntp server and make it as a backup time server AND make it use the stupid usb modem. If it still doesn't work, I will go and bang my head on the wall !!!! :mad::mad:

I will try it out myself and will come here for help if i hit any problem.

anyway .... is this the problem i am facing with the driver??? seems complicated ... lol

Safe seeks
The lseek() system call allows user space to move the current read/write position within a file. It is not an operation which normally attracts attention, since its full effect is, normally, to change an internal integer index. It turns out, however, that lseek() has been poorly implemented in many parts of the kernel. The recent vulnerability discovered by Paul Starzetz has highlighted the problem, with the result that the internal handling of lseek() is changing significantly for 2.6.8.............

no !!!!

after a few clicking on the search engine, it seems that slmodem is a bit bugged with newer linux-es, 2.6.9. I haven't try it out yet ... but i got a feeling that i will bang my head on the wall and pay for some bandages and a new usb modem.

ok ...
I think i am trying with a newer driver for it... so i somehow dl a much older driver.

Everything seems well but ... i hit this problem

Code:

depmod: *** Unresolved symbols in /lib/modules/2.4.2-2/misc/slamrmo.o

depmod: *** Unresolved symbols in /lib/modules/2.4.2-2/misc/slmdm.o

depmod: *** Unresolved symbols in /lib/modules/2.4.2-2/misc/slusb.o

depmod: *** Unresolved symbols in /lib/modules/2.4.2-2/misc/slamrmo.o

depmod: *** Unresolved symbols in /lib/modules/2.4.2-2/misc/slmdm.o

depmod: *** Unresolved symbols in /lib/modules/2.4.2-2/misc/slusb.o

Then to find out what happen... i run: depmod -ae

Code:

depmod: *** Unresolved symbols in /lib/modules/2.4.2-2/misc/slamrmo.o

depmod:        tqueue_lock

depmod: *** Unresolved symbols in /lib/modules/2.4.2-2/misc/slmdm.o

depmod:        del_timer_sync

depmod:        __global_cli

depmod:        __global_save_flags

depmod:        __global_restore_flags

depmod:        __global_sti

depmod: *** Unresolved symbols in /lib/modules/2.4.2-2/misc/slusb.o

depmod:        tqueue_lock

I have checked these paths and files, they do exist.
Any idea why ?

Am i seeing hope ??? :)

About unresolved symbols and maybe there's more reent packages here. BTW, the latest stable 2.4 right now is 2. I know this ain't funny but Winmodems are usually nothing but trouble.

I think I will try it for a few more days, I will abandon if i still can't get it to work. :mad:

You're persistence is commendable but really, external hardware modems are cheap and right now they could be had for zilch since the masses flock to xDSL and such. Time is money and looking at the time you already invested, wouldn't it actually be *cheaper* to go out and grab one?

haha

I just decided to pawn that stupid modem and get another one that is more commodating to linux.

Any to recommand ?

And how do I know if a modem is winmodem ?
I can't find any evidence of it to be a winmodem, so it's not ?
e.g.
Am I able to know from all these specs ?

Code:

 Connectivity          

Connector        RJ-11

Connector Type        USB 1.1

Features & Functions          

Error Correction Protocol        MNP-2

Error Correction Protocol        MNP-3

Error Correction Protocol        MNP-4

Error Correction Protocol        V.42 LAPM

Modem          

Modem Transfer Rate        56 Kbps

56K Technology        V.92

56K Technology        V.90

Modem Protocol        V.17

Analog Modulation Protocol        V.44

Analog Modulation Protocol        ITU V.29

Analog Modulation Protocol        ITU V.27ter

Analog Modulation Protocol        ITU V.42bis

Analog Modulation Protocol        ITU V.21

Analog Modulation Protocol        ITU V.17

Modem Type        Modem

Modem Protocol        V.90

Modem Protocol        V.29

Modem Protocol        V.44

Modem Protocol        V.27 ter

Modem Protocol        V.92

Performance          

Fax Transfer Rate (max)        14.4 Kbps

Protocols          

Data Compression Protocol        MNP-5

Data Compression Protocol        V.44

Data Compression Protocol        V.42 bis

Actual Weight        3.5

Compatibility Notes        Data Modes: V.92, V.90, V.34bis, V.34, V.32bis, V.32, V.22bis, V.22 A / b Fax Modes: ITU-V.17, V.29, V.27ter and V.21 at 14.4, 12.0, 9.6, 7.2, 4.8 and 2.4Kbps Error Correction: V.42 LAPM and MNP2-4 Data Compression: V.44, V.42 bis and MNP-5 Dialing: AT command set, Tone dialing Safety: RTTE Directive 99 / 5/EC/TBR 21, Environment FCC Part 15 Class B, CE Mark, FCC Part 68 Operating temperature: 32-104 F; Humidity: 5-90% non-condensing

Contents        Modem, RJ-11 cable, USB cable, software, documentation

O/S Notes        Supported operating systems: Linux Windows 98, 2000, ME, XP

Ports/Connectors        (1) USB 1.1 at 12Mbps full speed (1) RJ-11

Power Notes        Powered via USB interface

Returns Policy        This product is subject to our return policy. Please see our complete return policy for details.

System Requirements        Pentium base, 200MHz minimum Free USB port 20MB free hard disk space Optional - sound card for voice features

Warranty - Labor        1 Year

Warranty - Parts        1 Year

Quote:

Originally Posted by khaos83 (Post 3037145)

I just decided to pawn that stupid modem and get another one that is more commodating to linux.

Excellent choice.

Quote:

Originally Posted by khaos83 (Post 3037145)

And how do I know if a modem is winmodem ?

Usually vendors will promote it like it's really good, so the box will often read "winmodem". Besides that since it has at least half of the hardware removed (meaning ClippyOS has to emulate the chipset) it'll be real cheap.

Quote:

Originally Posted by khaos83 (Post 3037145)

I can't find any evidence of it to be a winmodem, so it's not ?

Doublecheck with http://www.linmodems.org/ and http://start.at/modem should do.
If they don't allow you to ship back and get a refund or swap for another product then I'd say buy someplace else.