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Modem question



Are there any external data/fax/voice modems?

-derek

Scott Ehrlich <se at panix.com> writes:

> My personal preference is to always get an external serial modem (since
> USB hasn't quite matured enough for the masses).  That way, you can use it
> on just about any computer you want.  All you need is the appropriate
> serial cable and you are ready.
> 
> Scott
> 
> 
> On Mon, 8 Jan 2001, Matthew J. Brodeur wrote:
> 
> > On Thu, 4 Jan 2001, Chuck Young wrote:
> >
> > > I know there are "win" modems that offload almost everything onto the CPU
> > > and only run under windows, and there are "real" modems that do the job on
> > > the card.  Also, I see a lot of PCI modems, with ISA versions getting kind
> > > of scarce.
> >
> >    It IS possible to use some of the winmodems under Linux, as Glenn
> > Burkhardt pointed out.  I'd personally avoid the hassle.
> >
> > > I thought I would walk into PC's for everyone and just buy a decent "real"
> > > PCI modem and be done with it, but was told "they are all winmodems now".  I
> > > walked out unhappy.
> >
> >    That's almost, but not quite true. There are a few PCI hardware modems.
> >
> > > There's no shortage of disinformation out there.  Are there real PCI modems
> > > available for use with linux?  I liked jumpers and manuals.  Does anyone
> > > have a suggestion?
> >
> >    3Com still makes one of USRobotics's PCI non-winmodem models, the "59K
> > Performance Pro Modem (3CP5610A)". It works nicely under linux, except
> > that there is a little configuration to be done beyond simply pointing to
> > the correct serial device. "The integrated controller supports DOS and
> > Linux as well as Windows..." is what USR says about it.
> >    When dealing with PCI, don't expect to find any jumpers on the board.
> > Plug-and-Pray is a way of life with PCI, so you're left tracking the
> > settings down after the system is running.
> >    If you really want a simple solution, you can't beat the USR Courier
> > v.Everything External. I've had one since 33.6k was a luxury, and it never
> > let me down. I use DSL at the moment, but I keep the Courier close at hand
> > just in case Verizon "accidentally" misplaces my line AGAIN. $250/4+yr is
> > still a good investment in my mind.
> >
> >
> > --
> >      -Matt
> >
> > Anytime things appear to be going better, you have overlooked something.
> >
> >
> >
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