Hello alex (<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>) wrote:
> I could use some recommendations about installing a modem that is > more suitable for Linux, an internal PCI.Hardware version or > external (which is preferable, series or USB?) I've been under the > impression that any external modem will work in Linux but the data for > some models.omits Linux in their operability list. Normally, external modems connected to the serial port will work. USB modems that are ACM compatible work as well. You can however even use many internal controllerless PCI modems, if you install the (mostly closed-source) drivers. Go to <http://www.linmodems.org> to learn more about this. > I'd like to have audio but it doesn't have to be super quality---- > I'm not a music fanatic so the cheapest sound card would be OK as long > as it works in Linux.. Maybe you should try to get to get a driver for your onboard sound chip. It is possible that you only need to upgrade the kernel to make it work, or maybe the manufacturer offers drivers. Using groups.google.com with the name of the chip or parts of the output of lspci and terms like "linux module" or "linux driver" probably can give you information on the status of linux support for your chip. The ALSA project also has a compatibility list: <http://www.alsa-project.org> > I've checked Hardware Compatability Lists but they seem somewhat > behind the times. If possible, don't try to look for the device name, try to look for the chipset name instead. lspci often can tell you this. best regards Andreas Janssen -- Andreas Janssen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> PGP-Key-ID: 0xDC801674 ICQ #17079270 Registered Linux User #267976 http://www.andreas-janssen.de/debian-tipps.html -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
