- To: "Holroyd Engineering Services" <hcceng@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Subject: Re: [SLUG] What is the best value modem for linux
- From: Jon Biddell <jon@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue Oct 24 20:55:01 2000
- Cc: slug@xxxxxxxxxxx
On Tue, 24 Oct 2000, you wrote:
> Now that I've got the linux box to run, I'm thinking about upgrading the
> modem to 56k, its currently a lowly 28.8k. Can anyone recommend a good
> internal/external modem. I read that software/win modem is not supported
> under linux.
Indeed, the are not (AFAIK), and are horrible, evil things anyway.
Banksia are good value - I happen to have a Wave Sp V.90 here that
is currently surplus to requirements, and in perfect condition,
should you care to make me a sensible offer.
I have been using this to connect to my ISP for several months now,
and have just gone over to a 3COM Pro Messaging Modem (I need the
off-line FAX capability, which the Banksia doesn't have).
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Regards,
Jon
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