[LINK] Ubuntu

[Richard Chirgwin]

Fernando Cassia wrote:
> On Thu, Mar 12, 2009 at 7:24 PM, Martin Barry <marty at supine.com> wrote:
>> $quoted_author = "stephen at melbpc.org.au" ;
>>> There is one exception. Modems. Ubuntu probably sensibly, does not
>>> like modems, has no modem drivers .. & it's rather a effort to get
>>> one working with Ubuntu. But then, this probably lessens spam over
>>> the world, so it's no big deal imho. But otherwise, the DVD distro
>>> from my local computer shop does everything Windows does, and more.
>> Linux (and in turn Ubuntu) handle old style external modems just fine. It's
>> just another serial interface and everything "just works".
>>
>> The issue is so called "win-modems" where they save money on the hardware by
>> implementing functionality in software. Therefore, without the right driver
>> and firmware, they are effectively useless.
> 
> What Martin says is correct.
> There's however a solution if you don't mind spending a little wonga:
> a pocket USB external modem the size of a matchbox...
> 
> These are NOT Winmodems, and work on Windows, Mac, and even Linux
> 
> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000X2Q8HY?ie=UTF8&tag=showitem06-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000X2Q8HY
> 
> FC
I would also add that you can get 3G cards to work on Linux by treating
them as modems...

RC
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