On Sun, 10 Oct 2010 02:05:08 +0000, Phil Requirements wrote: > On 2010-10-09 20:22:41 +0000, Camaleón wrote:
>> When it comes to modems and linux, the only way to hit the right device >> is by using a RS-232 modem. No drivers needed and straight-forward >> setup for all kind of services (dial-up connection, fax facility...). >> >> Yes, yes... I know. Serial port is a scarce resource in modern >> motherboards and n[eo]tbook computers ;-( >> >> > I was connecting by dialup only for about three years until recently. I > agree that RS-232 hardware modems are good. > > But there is also a new breed of external USB modems that works just as > easily. The one I bought was US Robotics. It was plug and play, no > additional driver needed. > > I bought that modem because the computer that used it did not have a > serial port. Yes, US Robotics is in the modem business for years and I would expect they make good hardware. But their USB modems are also a bit expensive :-) *** U.S. Robotics USR5637 56Kbps USB High-performance V.92 modem http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16825104006 *** Nevertheless, if we look at the "Feedback" tab, it seems to play nice with Linux systems. Greetings, -- Camaleón -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/pan.2010.10.10.10.23...@gmail.com