Matthew Whiting wrote:
Thanks for thoughts and suggestions so far.
Sounds like I should find out more about this modem before I
purchase it and maybe look at getting something else?
Are mobo's still supplied with serial ports? If so, get an external 56K
too (_not_ USB; even better, ADSL via ethernet), and sidestep whatever's
onboard entirely. (Or pick an onboard Agere brand modem, for best Linux
chances.)
I have a spare Ubuntu CD if you want to try that. It's robust on Intel.
hth, Rik
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