I have an old Celeron 400 system I just rehabilitated and I want it to
> run Linux. Problem is I only have cds for 7.1 [kernel 2.2.14].
>
> Installation went well except that it's having issues with the only
> modem I have left that's any good.
>
> I just wanted to ask for advice on how I can get this machine connected
> to the net using the 3com PCI modem.
>
> Do I need a kernel upgrade or anything like that? I've heard linux has
> issues with internal modems but some people have had their modems work.
> I want to use this modem particularly coz it was pretty fast on my
> Win98 box.
>
Gotta make sure it's not a "winmodem". So 1st make sure your bios is not set
to "plug&play" 2nd...if your modem has jumpers that take it out of
plug&play..do those too. I have no idea if this 3com does or not. Perhaps a
more knowledgable soul can chime in here.Then configure your modem in kppp
and that oughta do it..hopefully.
If ya hafta have another modem,I hear a 3com makes a real good external
model. For kicks,check out..and I think this is correct.. www.linmodem.org
for more info on this topic.
Good luck and keep us tuned of course :)
