On Tuesday 11 January 2005 05:59, Ana Paula Samodossi wrote: > Ok guys, I ll buy my hardware modem next month. I ll keep away from > usb ones (thanks John!), but what about adsl modems?? > > On Sun, 9 Jan 2005 18:44:15 -0800, Erylon Hines <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Damn, I wish I would follow my own advice 8>) > > I dont know why but this sounds so familiar... Yuck.
There are some USB ADSL modems that will work with Linux such as the Alcatel SpeedTouch. But the bad news is that they rely on proprietary drivers and like all proprietary drivers there is no guarantee that they will be maintained in the future and will work with all kernels. If you have the choice I would strongly recommend getting an Ethernet connected single port ADSL modem/router. The price is much the same as a USB ADSL modem, and it will not need any driver at all. Just an Ethernet port on your computer. derek -- www.jennings.homelinux.net http://twiki.mdklinuxfaq.org
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