Modem Drivers

[James McKenzie]

Robert L Cochran wrote:
> I think I may be forced to use a 56K dialup modem when I'm in the UK 
> next month. I have not used Linux with dialup in some years now. I did 
> at one time, and still have a heavy old "real" 3Com external 56K modem, 
> but I'd prefer to just use my laptop's internal modem.
> 
First, what type of laptop are you using?  You might be able to find a 
'real' PC Card modem, like the USR (3COM) that I have.  If you cannot do 
this, you should visit the Linux on Laptops web page.

> How do I get started with dialup in Fedora Core 3? Does it have a 
> capability for dialing UK freephone numbers like '0800 1234 5678901'?

You may have to get a modem in the UK due to legal requirements.  Some 
of our UK members might be able to give assistance with this.
-- 
James McKenzie
With assistance, Now running 2.6.11rc3, Software Suspend 2
and ibm-acpi .1
Need a home for my .rpm