[Wylug-help] Modems

Greg Sheard greg at ecsc.co.uk
22 May 2003 15:22:22 +0100


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On Wed, 2003-05-21 at 18:54, Roger Leigh wrote:
> gmasimpson@btinternet.com writes:
>
> > I have started using Linux very recently and need to buy a
> > compatible modem.
> >
> > Is it OK to buy any external modem, or is a particular make or model
> > recommended?
>
> Pretty much any external modem (or internal ISA modem) should work
> without any problems.
>
> The only problems are with PCI "Winmodems".  Other PCI modems may
> work--I've never seen one myself.
>
> I use an external Diamond SupraExpress 56e PRO.  Diamond aren't noted
> for their Linux support, but the modem works without any problems.

I can recommend the Phonic external modem from PC Whirled, 50 quid to
you sir, works fine.

Greg.

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