Re: Re which modem to buy?

[Danny Wheeler <dwheeler suffolk lib ny us>]

On Mon, 09 Apr 2001, you wrote:
> 
> I've been using a Zoom 2919 (Rockwell) on Linux and it works fine.  I've
> heard that the prices have dropped quite a bit, $39 now, I believe.
> Some people claim that the Zoom 2919 is not a good modem for
> Linux---don't believe them, it's an excellent modem.  Try to get one
> already configured for .v90.  I had to upgrade mine.
> 
US Robotics 56k external, its expensive but they last. The one I am using now
is on a serial data switch so I can share it.  I have a small pile of $19, $29,
and $39 modems and none of them work any more. When they did work they always
connected at slower speeds than my US Robotics modems.