Can python handle operating a modem?

[Chris Liechti]

"G. Willoughby" <sab at NOSPAM.freeuk.com> wrote in news:a5ltoj$m59$1
@newsg2.svr.pol.co.uk:
> Can python handle operating a modem? i.e. can i say, lift the hook 
> on the line to see if there is a dial tone? and test this? are 
> there any modules available for this?

two days ago i wrote a program that wait untils it sees a special 
window and then dials the phone to call me (the pc is in the basement 
doing some work and i don't want to wait there...).

i used my lib: http://pyserial.sf.net
and then i sent out "AT" commands.


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Chris <cliechti at gmx.net>