On Saturday 17 April 2004 11:26 am, Laura Callier wrote: > Well, I've learned a Linux lesson....I have a winmodem on my Dell 8300 > Dimension desktop computer. None of the distros I've tried, including > Mandrake, will accept it. So, I did some research last night and learned > that an external modem in this situation is the best thing. > > The ones advertized at the computer store near me (Microcenter) are Best > Data, Diamond, US Robotics and Zoom. Are any of these brands better than > the others? This would be for dial up right now. Each brand has several > types, which is confusing. > > Thanks, > Laura
Almost any newer modem with a hardware controller will work, internal or external. I recently installed and internal Best Data ISA 56k modem Model 56sf92. Mike
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