> I have had a number of inquiries, as to whether there is a solution to > using a Telstra Broadband Wireless Modem (USB Key Style) with Ubuntu 8.04. > > It has to be simple as I can presently only give these folk email > support... they live waaay out bush.
Hi Norm, I successfully got one of these sticks working on a friend's 8.04 laptop, however this friend has a habit of 'meddling' and for some reason it stopped working. I haven't had time to try fixing it yet. But, you might like to know that the most useful page I found was this one : http://quozl.netrek.org/bp3-usb/ - just scroll about half way down the page to the section "Introduction- After becoming the focal point for Linux support on another Maxon product, Quozl was lent a Maxon BP3-USB..." On a related note, one of my pet gripes is these "USB Modem" type devices - even in windows, they are a pain in the backside, I know this from experience as I work for an ISP in Adelaide. I've been waiting for a router that can be used with Wireless broadband type devices, and we finally found one that's just been released. No feedback yet, but worth a look - http://au.billion.com/product/wireless/bipac7402gx.php - this device, once configured, means no configuration AT ALL on the actual computer! Anyway, best of luck - would love to hear any success (or stress!) stories. Callan -- ubuntu-au mailing list [email protected] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
