On Wed, Jul 02, 2008 at 08:30:45AM +1000, Daniel Dalton wrote: > I just realised I have dial up all around Australia, so want to take > advantage of this. > So, my laptop has a win modem in side it. So can anyone tell me a brand > and model to look for on ebay, so I can get a cheap 56 k modem that will > work with linux? > > After that I think I know how to configure it, I found a page on it... > I just want to make sure I don't get one of those stupid win modems... I > know there is linmodem, but it seems I have to pay for the driver, and I > believe all software on my linux box should be free... > > And... it seems easier just to get a proper modem. > Should I be getting a modem that connects to the serial port? > So can anyone help me on this one?
The gold-standard in modems is the 3Com/US Robotics Courier V-Everything. It works with a serial port and requires no drivers. It also does great on noisy lines. I purchased mine off eBay for $49. 3Com/USR also makes the Sportster which is less functional and cheaper when new (the courier new is about $400). Doug. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
