>
> > I spoke to one of BT's support staff to find out if they had done any trials
> > with Linux or if they had heard anything about support for Linux.
> > As expected they had no information since they only supported MS Windows.
>
> Yes that is there story. You should file a complaint with oftel btw. Indeed
Apart from the fact that everyone who has contacted BT appears to have
gotten a slightly different version.
> everyone who has a non windows box should be filing complaints with Oftel
Or even some people with Windows (95/NT4) boxes:)
Don't hold your breath with Oftel though, when it comes to customer related
issues they frequently appear uninterested. (Witness their recent refusal
to ensure the enforcement of an EU directive.)
> about this. BT aren't allowed to tie handsets to their own, or an investors
> system. And oftel are on the net so you can google for them and post it
> without getting out of your chair
>
> > I was told that the modem is an Alcatel SpeedTouch ADSL USB modem.
> > I have looked at their web site (www.alcatel.com) and found no information
> > regarding Linux.
>
> Alcatel have posted some news here. Expect an open source driver courtesy
> of Alcatel. Until then keep bugging Oftel to make a regulatory decision. The
I emailed the person concerned at Alcatel, the driver should definitly be
available before BT roll out their service.
> While Alcatel are being good guys and helpful, its important that the
> 'what would happen if they had not been' case is resolved and settled for
> the future.
Also nothing has been heard from Fujitsu, hopefully all the USB installs
will use the Alcatel kit.
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