Bill Barnes wrote:
> Someplace in this thread I asked if eLinux.com might not be a reliable vendor
> for Linux hardware.
> Take a look at the list of modems in their catalog: USR PCI modems! How
> many places have I read that PCI modems do not work and, further,
> recommendations to avoid 3COM/US Robotics. So, whom to believe?
>
> BTW, I am disappointed that this thread still has not addressed my original
> problem of a crashing mdk7.0 installation.
> Gave it up. Installed FBSD 3.4.
If I had a clear idea why you were having this problem, I'd have suggested
something. For now, all I can think of is asking you whether you did an upgrade
or an install? I know a lot of people have had troubles with upgrade installs
and Mandrake 7.0.
> Oh, well, the modem discussion has merit. For now, stick to external models?
Try getting a GVC ISA modem -- those are definitely hardware controlled and can
be configured to *not* run in PnP mode.
But yes, an external model would definitely work (just don't buy a USB =) )
-Stephen-
