[ale] Modem suggestions wanted

[Linux Idiot]

Scott D. Anderson wrote:
> 
> I'm new to Linux and so it took me a while to figure out why the
> US Robotics Winmodem I got as a gift works fine from my Windows 95 partition
> but not from my Linux partition.  As everyone else knows, Winmodems don't work
> under Linux.
> 
> So, I need to fix this and I'd like some advice.  (I'm running RedHat 4.2 on
> an old 486 box.)
> 
> Does anyone have any suggestions for a 56K modem that works well under Linux
> and installs easily?

I've got an external USR 56k that I've been very pleased with.

> 
> Do you suggest that I replace my Winmodem with a new modem or simply install
> a second modem?

As long as you have the irq's, add a second modem.  I've got two in my
box now.

> 
> If replacement is better, can you suggest modems that will also run well and
> install easily under Windows 95?
> 
> Do people think upgrading to a newer version of Linux will make this problem
> any easier?  In other words, are there more modems available for Redhat 5.0?
> 
> Thanks for your help.  I will summarize any replies for the list.
> 
> Scott
> 
> --
> Scott D. Anderson
> sdandrsn at mindspring.com

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