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Re: good Linux modems



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On Thu, Jun 06, 2002 at 02:56:11PM -0400, Faheem Mitha wrote:

> No external modem is a Winmodem. If you buy an external modem you are

Sadly, this is no longer true.  Be wary of any modem retailing under
$80.

> a) You can see what state it is at all times, by looking at the little
> lights. You don't have to guess, as you would with an external modem.
                                                        ^^^^^^^^
Internal?

> b) If it becomes necessary to reset the modem manually because it is not
> responding to signals, you can do so easily.  With an internal this may be
> possible, but it would mean going into the case.

More likely rebooting the computer itself.

> c) You know it will work with any operating system. No Winmodem issues.

Thank God.

> Note, by the way, that the "ultimate" modem is apparently considered the
> USR external v everything, which is a "business" modem and retails at
> $250. This is a little over the top, but you might be able to buy a decent
> used one cheap somewhere. Don't know if I would really recommend this,
> though.

USR's courrier line tends to have more winnage than it's sportster line. 
Keep that in mind, too.

- -- 
Baloo


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