Wow - they do exist! Thanks for all the replies - I'm now looking into buying one for myself. According to the dynalink web site they're external, serial, "real hardware" modems, so they'll work with linux. They come with some discount internet deal with my employer's competitor, so I'll pass up on that offer.
I'll have to shop around as the rrp likes quite high. I'll also have a possible solution to suggest to customers experiencing connection problems. Finally my linux box will be faster than my wife's win 98 box - woohoo! Yuri
