Re: Modem Question

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On Mon, Nov 17, 2003 at 11:30:54PM -0600, Bill wrote:
> Hello to the group.  I am pretty new to Linux. I have an old
> computer laying around that I would like to convert into a linux
> machine. It is a Dell Dimension L550r (PIII 550mhz) It came with a
> winmodem installed (Which no longer works). I am looking to replace
> the modem with a linux compatible modem, But I am having a hard time
> finding anything online. Redhat recommends 100% hayes compatible w/
> hardware UART. Can anyone recommend a good internal and/or external
> modem that would be compatible with Redhat and my computer? I am not
> sure which Version of Redhat I am going to try yet. Probably 9.2
> personal or pro. I appreciate any input.
> Thanks and Best Regards
> Bill M
> [email protected]

Nearly any external modem with serial (not USB) port will work.  Very
few internal modems will work without a special driver (and it will
not likely come with the modem), and for many, you cannot get a Linux
driver.  If bound and determined to get an internal, look at

http://www.linmodems.org/

At the bottom of that page is a link to a very large listing of modems
including compatibility and driver availability.

Cheers,
-- 
Bob McClure, Jr.             Bobcat Open Systems, Inc.
[email protected]  http://www.bobcatos.com
If you can't see the bright side, polish the dull side.