On Thu, 2 Dec 2004 10:33:00 -0500 (EST), Kenneth Rhodes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > This may not be what you want to hear. > > I was able, after much effort, to get my Alacatel Speedtouch USB ADSL modem > working under Mandrake 9.2. When I upgraded to Mandrake 10.0 registered > addition > I was never able to "connect" again, despite a month or so of efforts by > support staff at mandrakeexpert.com. I finally gave up and recommended > that the Alcatel Speedtouch be listed on the hardware database as "does > not work". > > My situation resolved my fortunately when my ISP provider bellsouth.net, > graciously decided to send me a Westell ethernet modem at not charge, because > I was such a good customer - as indeed I have been. I did have to spend a > few bucks on an ethernet card, but installation of the ethernet card and > the Westell modem is easy as falling off a log. > > Perhaps someone on the list will be able to help you install the > Speedtouch - my opinion is that it a piece of junk.
I have passed through a similar situation with the same modem. Good piece of advice, Kenneth! Paul PS: I am a GMail user; please, be sure that you are replying to the list.
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