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Re: External serial modem advice ?



On Sat, Jan 25, 2003 at 12:27:33PM -0600, Ron Johnson wrote:
> On Sat, 2003-01-25 at 03:26, Dave Selby wrote:
> > Having had problems with my winmodem ... dont even go there ... I am going to 
> > buy a full hardware modem. I have been advised that external serial modems 
> > are the best for linux.
> > 
> > Does anyone know if the
> > 
> > Diamond SupraExpress 56e Pro 56K V90/V92 External Serial Modem
> > 
> > Is OK with debian ? I can find tons on winmodems but no serial modem 
> > compatibility lists ?
> 
> Good news:
> All, and I mean *ALL*, external serial devices are compatible w/ Linux.
>

Beware that all SERIAL external modems are supported, ie: RS232 that connect 
via 9 or 25 pin cables to your motherboard. I have seen some USB modems that
are external that do not work with linux. 



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