[ale] Linux Modems

[Robert Coggins]

I was also going to suggest a USR  They have been quite solid for the years
that I have used them.  I just got a new 56K modem from walmart made by USR.
It was only $79 which I kept finding for $99 everywhere else.  It installed
with no problem too!

-Rob


----- Original Message -----
From: "Geoffrey" <esoteric at 3times25.net>
To: ale at ale.org
To: <ale at ale.org>
Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2003 10:41 PM
Subject: Re: [ale] Linux Modems


> Greg wrote:
> > Does anyone have any suggestions for a modem that plays nice with
> > Linux and is somewhat low in cost ?  It can be either external or
> > internal, new or old.  I need it to be easily configurable with Suse
> > 8.0 Professional and able to work.
>
> I can't quote a low cost modem, but most any external should work as it
> will be a real modem.  I've had excellent luck with USR modems.  You can
> get the low end external for around $89.
>
> You can also purchase a 'real' USR internal modem for around $79.  The
> nice thing about USR modems is that the boxes are very clearly marked
> when they are a winmodem, they call them a winmodem.
>
> I good indicator the modem is a winmodem is the system requirements.  A
> real modem will work with a 286 and up.  Winmodems will require anywhere
> from a p133 on up.
>
> >
> > TIA
> >
> > Greg
> >
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> >
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> Until later: Geoffrey esoteric at 3times25.net
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