Let me just reply quickly (since I don't have much time). > Now i know this isnt eactly the right list, but seeing as one thing i am > asking about is usb... :P > > I have seen two versions available (usb and pci) and I was wondering: - > > > a) which would be better on an old system the PCI 3060 or the USB > version? old being a 200 meg pentium.
The USB version should be fine - if your computer has a USB card of course! > b) what is the driver situation/status with regards to the usb version? > I have seen numerous posts recently about the usb speedtouch. It works fine now. > c) As I'm in the UK is there any issues/caveats I need to look out for > in getting the usb version (or even the pci one) working on nildram > A/DSL here in the uk. I don't know. > d) what general experiences and speeds have people had with the > speedtouch. Some people have problems with the speedtouch 330 modem. Other people have problems coming from USB in general not working well. Most people have no problems and get the advertised download speed (various speeds are possible, the ISP provider limits it to make sure you don't get more than what you paid for). > I am hopefully (subject to onsite survey) getting DSL from nildram by > the end of this month So i need to get a modem quite quickly. > > If the speedtouch isn't "much cop" then can any1 else reccommend a good, > cheap dsl modem for a low budget online gamer? I think it is pretty much the cheapest DSL modem you can get. All the best, Duncan. ------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by:Crypto Challenge is now open! Get cracking and register here for some mind boggling fun and the chance of winning an Apple iPod: http://ads.sourceforge.net/cgi-bin/redirect.pl?thaw0031en _______________________________________________ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, use the last form field at: https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/linux-usb-users
