On Sat, 2004-05-01 at 01:40, Chris Hewitt wrote: > Graeme Nichols wrote: > > >On Tue, 2004-04-27 at 02:32, Rick Stevens wrote: > > > ><snip> > > > >>There are some ADSL modems that work fine with Linux and some that > >>don't, just as there are some winmodems that work and others that won't. > >>Keep in mind that this is not just a Red Hat issue--it's a general Linux > >>issue with manufacturers not helping an open source solution. > >> > > > >Do you have the names of those usb ADSL modems that DO work with Linux, > >or point me in the right direction to find out? > > > >I am a bit disappointed to learn that there are not only 'gutless' > >dial-up modems out there but 'gutless' ADSL modems as well. The way > >things are going, the next time one buys a new car the engine and drive > >train will need to be supplied by the 'driver' :-) > > > If you don't mind spending a bit of money, you could look at getting a > ethernet router/modem instead of a usb modem. The difference is that the > router/modem does all the ADSL stuff for you and you simply talk to it > from an ethernet card like any other computer on a new network. It also > gives you a firewall with port forwarding, NAT etc. I bought the Alcatel > SpeedTouch 510 ethernet router/modem (which has a web interface for > setting up) and have been _very_ pleased with it. Hello Chris, thank you for the info. Your advice seems sound so I finished up getting a Billion BIPAC 5100 ADSL Modem/Router and a Dolphin nic. See the reply of mine to Rick. -- Kind regards, Graeme Nichols ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This message was brought to you by Linux, the free unix. Windows without the X is like making love without a partner. Sex, Drugs & Linux Rules win-nt from the people who invented edlin apples have meant trouble since eden Linux, the way to get rid of boot viruses (By mwikholm at8 abo fi, MaDsen Wikholm) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- - IMPORTANT. - - The contents of this email and any attachments, which may be con- - - fidential, are sent for the personal attention of the addressee/s - - only. If you receive this email and are not the intended addressee - - please inform the sender and delete this email immediately. Use, - - copying, disclosure or forwarding of the contents of this email - - and/or any attachment/s is not authourised. - ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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