Re: [OT] the limits of googling

[Hugo Vanwoerkom <hvw59601@care2.com>]

Paul Johnson wrote:
> On Sat, 2008-06-28 at 08:59 -0500, Hugo Vanwoerkom wrote:
>
> > What are the most recent laptops that run Linux *and* have a working 
> > analog (RJ-11) modem installed?
>
> By searching for a laptop with a real modem, before even taking Linux
> into account, you have eliminated 100% of all available options:  It
> doesn't exist.  Carry a real modem with you if you need a modem.  
>
> Besides, do you really trust the phone company to provide proper voltage
> and polarity?  Any idea what a line surge directly to your motherboard
> does?  :o)

Good point. I only trust Carlos Slim, the owner of Telmex, to make money 
and avoid providing any service at all.

Hugo