[ale] Internet via modem

[cfowler]

And no USB modems.


On Tue, 2003-01-28 at 09:26, Joe wrote:
> Da Splinter <da_real_splinter at yahoo.com> writes:
> 
> > I'm converting a friend to Linux but I have only one problem, what
> > ISPs, software, etc available in Linux via modem?  She's only on the
> > internet no more than a few hours a month and is looking for an
> > equivalent to Juno, free for less than 10 hours of internet surfing.
> > I've personal only used cable and dsl.  Any help will be great.
> 
> Wow. This post has to mark some kind of turning point in
> telecommunication history :-) "I've only used cable and
> dsl." Sheesh.
> 
> To answer your question, essentially all dialup ISPs will work
> fine with Linux. It may be a minor challenge to configure, but
> nothing horrible.
> 
> The real trouble is probably going to be finding a modem that
> will work. You need a "real" modem, not a "Win" modem. Best bet
> is to get an external modem, one that hooks up to the PC's serial
> port. That would be virtually gauranteed to work. Look for the
> words "Hayes compatible" on the modem box.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> -- Joe
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