Kernel and hardware detection

[bassix-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org]

On 5/13/06, Walter Dnes <waltdnes-SLHPyeZ9y/tg9hUCZPvPmw at public.gmane.org> wrote:
> On Sun, May 07, 2006 at 11:51:52AM -0400, bassix-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org wrote
> > Hi,
> >
> > I'm trying to create a Knoppix remaster. Unfortunately, Knoppix 4.0.2
> > has some serious issues with some PCI *hardware* modems
> > (http://www.knoppix.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21064&highlight=detect+pci+modem),
> > and sure enough my USR PCI hardware modem is not detected.
> >
> > I'm using the book "Hacking Knoppix" and it shows details on
> > installing and configuring a different kernel in your remaster. I was
> > thinking of getting one of the Kanotix kernels (a Knoppix remaster
> > which DOES detect my modem properly).
> >
> > Can someone tell me if this is the correct action to take... basically
> > is hardware detecting functions contained in the kernel?? I'm using
> > VMware to remaster, so I don't mind doing a little experimenting if I
> > am on the right track.
>
>   I'm a bit late with the reply, but here goes.  Are you familiar with
> building your own kernel via "make config"?  Try the following menu
> path...
>
> Device Drivers  --->
> Character devices  --->
> Serial drivers  --->
> (32)   Maximum number of 8250/16550 serial ports
>
>   The default is 4, i.e. ttyS0..ttyS3 (COM1:..COM4 in DOS).  My 1999
> Dell has a USR PCI internal modem which always shows up as /dev/ttyS4.
> If I don't over-ride the default, the internal modem is not detected by
> pppconfig.  I've seen reports of some people's modems showing up as
> /dev/ttyS14 (COM15: !!!), so I suggest a high value to play it safe.
>
> --
> Walter Dnes <waltdnes-SLHPyeZ9y/tg9hUCZPvPmw at public.gmane.org> In linux /sbin/init is Job #1
> My musings on technology and security at http://tech_sec.blog.ca

Thank you very much. Mine usually shows up as ttyS4... and oddly
enough, with some distros, ttyS14! And some others, ttyS0 (which I
guess uses a routine to stick the first one it comes to on ttyS0).

I will give it a try. Thanks for the info.

-Steve.
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