[ale] Linux supported USB modem

[Vernard Martin]

I have a new Dell server that only has PCI-express slots in it. 
Therefore the PCI hardware modem that I have in my current qpage server 
cannot be moved over to it. In the interest of expedience, I wanted to 
just hang a usb-modem off the unit and call the matter done. Does anyone 
know of a usb-modem that works with Linux? in particular Red Hat 
Enterprise Linux 4.X?

i found a few links that lead me to believe that this shouldn't be too hard:
http://debaday.debian.net/2007/04/20/most-an-alternative-and-powerful-pager-program/  
says that if the modem follows the right standard then I should be able 
to compile a kernel module in and be good to go. Although I couldn't 
find that particular option in the .config file for the 
2.6.9-42.0.10.ELsmp kernel that I am running.

This link 
http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/index.php/id;921278514;fp;512;fpid;1626109420 
says that the  Netcomm Roadster II 56 USB modem works but doesn't appear 
to be available any longer through vendors.

If I can't find a user modem, I'll probably end up using an external 
serial and using a usb-to-serial adapter. :-(

V