Re: which modem to buy?

[Kalum / Grendel <kalum lintux cx>]

On  Mon, 2 Apr 2001, David Ellement commented thusly,

> On 010401, at 22:58:27, Meraj Rasool Khattak wrote:
> > i am going to purchace a new 56K PCI/External modem,
> > preferably a PCI modem for my RedHat Linux 7.
> > 
> > if any one could give me an idea which one to buy,
> > like company name & model. i would really appreciate.
> 
> The Actiontec 56K Internal PCI Call Waiting modem works under Linux,
> but it is a bit expensive (~$65).

Mein gott! That is expensive indeed, more so because its a internal modem.

I am surprised at the cost because I thought the external ones were
allways the more expensive because of the external power pack and casing
etc involved, cant you find a cheap 56K external modem made in taiwan or
singapore, you should be able to find a external modem for around 45$, at
least thats what my external modem cost me in the equivalent of US
currency.

linmodems.org is a good site to check modems for linux compatibility.


Best Wishes,
Grendel


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