Broadband's just came into my old mans area so I'm facing the same problems, well nearly. I know which ISP i am putting him with, because I'm with them and i know loads of people with them and they are _fantastic_ who is it may you ask? Freedom to Surf (www.f2s.com) they really are great. You may be able to find a slightly cheaper provider but not by much. I pay �22.50 per month including VAT.
I need a modem for his server box (Linux machine that acts as a router/file server/print server/wireless access point) I put a fresh install of slackware on it, think it was 8.1. So its still got a 2.4 kernel. I built a web front end specifically for this box because i didn't like any of the router distros at that time. So basically i need a cheap (under �20) modem for this box which will work through USB. Still looking for one that is known to support Linux. I use e buyer all the time, they have a �13 modem with a connexant chip and some drivers are provided through www.linuxant.com but i don't know if drivers for this modem exist.
Otherwise i'm going for a 1 port router which comes in at �23 on e buyer.
Any ideas about the state of cheap modem support greatly appreciated.
Regards Craig
Colin Fraser wrote:
BT have finally got the lead out and are enabling our exchange this week! Should have sorted this out ages ago but there's nothing like the eleventh hour to sharpen the mind.
So I want an ADSL connection (scrapping my expensive ISDN line). Can anyone help with recommendations on modem to use, best provider, etc?
Both BT and Tiscali offer free modems, but can these be used with Linux? I've seen the recommendations for Force9, but what gear should I get to be able to use them?
Any help gratefully received - if I wasn't working in Ireland there'd be pints at the next meeting as an extra inducement but I suppose I'll just have to rely on your goodwill!
TIA,
Colin
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