[ale] Modem suggestions wanted

[Jim Rundquist]

Linux Idiot wrote:

> 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
>
> --
> Until later: Geoffrey           esoteric at denali.atlnet.com
>
> Get Windows CE and watch Windows crash in the palm of your hand...


If it is at all possible , AVOID plug-n-pray modems! Look for something which has
jumpers
that you can use to configure it.


Jim

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Jim Rundquist
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