Martian is an alternative to the ltmodem and provides Linux support for Agere WinModem hardware. Major difference is that core moved to the user space. 

Driver comprises two parts: 
	martian_dev - kernel module to configure devices, and serve irqs from it
	martian_modem - user mode application to supply major IO, buffers, 
		user level streams.

For specific details concerning distribution and usage look in directories.

When configuring wvdial add "Carrier Check = no" line. No modem status is checked yet. Kernel mode part is linux-2.6 module.

Project has a site http://martian.barrelsoutofbond.org/.
