Best Data External Modem, I plugged it in restarted the computer, kudzu
found it, and I set KPPP to use it
no problem. Worked like a champ. Best Data Smart One 56SX 2 external
modem. It's rated highly on all
comparisons I have found on the web. Web site '
http://www.bestdata.com/products.htm ' even shows
linux compatible. Lists at about $80 US last time I checked.
John Carlarne wrote:
> Hi there,
>
> Unfortunately, my computer came with a conexant win modem with a via
> chipset/ chaintech main board. Harddrake has apparently detected my sound
> apparatus and appears to work a bit, however very quietly. It chose the via
> technology option from the list. I am getting in contact with my computer
> builder to find out exactly what sound apparatus is installed - just in
> case. Meanwhile I am fiddling about trying to increase the volume on the
> thing.
>
> More importantly, I am thinking about buying an external modem so that I can
> communicate from within my Linux environment. I know that there are lists of
> compatible hardware around, but I would be most keen to hear from anyone who
> has bought an external or similar modem that was dead easy to configure with
> hard drake and works really well.
>
> On another note. I initially used system commander 2000 to try and manage a
> partition in preparation for Red Hat. It was terrible and I thought a waste
> of money. Diskdrake is way better so far. I am currently running Mandrake
> 7.2.
>
> Many thanks and apologies for being long-winded.
>
>
> John
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Dennis Myers Registered Linux user #180843
