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HELP! winmodem can't be configured
voidmain:
Yes, most definitely there are PCMCIA winmodems. Definitely look for specific Linux compatibility before buying one of those. A lot of the PC card modems are winmodems. But there are many that are not. With an external modem that connects via a serial cable you can be *sure* that it is not a winmodem. Here is a the PCMCIA list on linmodems.org:
http://www.idir.net/~gromitkc/pcmcia_list.html
Now, you might check your HCL (Hardware Compatibility List) for the distro you are using. Anything on the "supported" side of that list should surely work without even having to visit http://www.linmodems.org
Bunny Wabit:
Ok so the simple answer is to get a *real* modem. Could you give me a price range? I only have like 30 bucks. And I do want to save some of that for a harddrive
Where do i find the HCL ? In Mandrake, and also i don't know how long i will be sticking with Mandrake. I am a fast learner, And I have FreeBSD. So i might install that after I know enought(and i get a new HD)
voidmain:
Typically external modems are slightly more expensive than internal modems because there are extra parts such as the case and lights etc. I doubt you will find a new one for less than 30 bucks. Don't you know anyone who recently switched to cable/dsl? They might have something to unload.
Bunny Wabit:
Nope, everybody I know has cable! I just seem to be the only one who's parent's don't want to pay for it :(
Centurian:
quote:Originally posted by drew k:
Nope, everybody I know has cable! I just seem to be the only one who's parent's don't want to pay for it :(
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You can get good used external modems off ebay for very small prices. I spent $15 or $20 for the USR 56K external modem I use. (We can't get highspeed here yet.)
I would highly recommend USR external modems and good used ones go as cheap as $5 + shipping on ebay.
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