Next thing is, is there a site or something where I can order this?
The local computer dealer adds heafty charges on ordering, let alone his
personal markup
-----Original Message-----
From: John Connell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Monday, April 10, 2000 4:29 PM
Subject: Re: [expert] Several Problems
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>I am using both a Phoebe Microsytems external with the TI chipset and a USR
>5686-03 external fax modem both work well with Linux (and BeOS).
>
>John
>
>
>> Icebreaker,
>>
>> I can only repeat what has been said about modems. Winmodems don't work
>> in Linux too good. Yes, a win-linux-modem is being developed.
>>
>> The modem that does work for Linux very well, and right now, uses a TI
>> chipset from Texas Instruments. Phoebe internal and external uses it on
>> some models and the USR Sportster external 56K modem uses it. I can
>> only attest to the USR external. It works in Windows and L-M6.0 without
>> any problems. I turned it on and used KPPP the first time and every time
>> thereafter.
>>
>> The money you spend on a TI chipset will more than make up for the
>> aggravation you are experiencing right now.
>>
>> Pj
>>
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