Re: Modem

[Edward Guldemond <thedebategod@yifan.net>]

On Mon, Dec 09, 2002 at 11:35:54AM +0100, Aleksandar Simeonov wrote:
> Hi,
> I have to buy new modem and I have dilemma what to buy. Is there any
> suggestion? What is better usb or serial modem, external or internal, and
> what's more important which modem works on Debian?

As recommended by Eric S. Raymond in his "Ultimate Linux Box"
articles, I would recommend an external U.S. Robotics V.Everything
external.  When I have to use a modem (when the DSL goes down, or
dialing up to my friendly neighborhood BBS), this is my warrior.  It
works like a champ.

If you can't find this modem anywhere, I suggest an external modem.
Most internal modems today are WinModems, plus, they make debugging of
serial problems a pain, and the only way to perform a hard reset of
them is to restart the computer.  Not exactly the best for uptime.

My two cents,

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Edward Guldemond