To: flexfax@sgi.com
Subject: Re: Code 25??
Cc: Joergen Haegg
Date: Tue, 13 Aug 1996 18:02:43 CDT
From: Eric Jergensen
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Try using it as a class 1 fax.
The USR Sportster I have works that way, but not as class 2.0. USR
seems to have solid modulation code and pathetic fax firmware.
I personally would not depend on the operation of a Class 1 modem
under FreeBSD unless the system is dedicated to fax operation. This
is not a slam against FreeBSD, I'd say the same thing about any system
that does not have explicit support for "realtime"-oriented applications.
There is also the issue that you are assuming that my Class 1 driver
is better than any Class 2/2.0 firmware that you can buy. Given that
there are high quality Class 2/2.0 modems at inexpensive prices I can
see no reason to spend much effort on a Class 1 modem unless you:
1. Already have a Class 1 modem that you want to use.
2. Need some functionality that is not available with a Class 2/2.0
modem.
I used a Class 1 modem with my software in production use for several
years with excellent results. I have since replaced it with a Class
2.0 modem with as good if not better reliability.
Sam
Matthias Apitz / guru@softcon.de ; (07:34:58 AM 01/27/97)