which modem should I get (fwd)

Shawn T. Rutledge rutledge@cx47646-a.phnx1.az.home.com
Tue, 14 Mar 2000 16:38:13 -0700


On Tue, Mar 14, 2000 at 04:28:46PM -0700, der.hans wrote:
> My question is simple to more experience users. I just need to know what
> would be a good, easy to set up modem. Internal or External, brand and model
> would be really helpful. I am brand new to linux.

For data, a USR/3Com.  Preferably with jumpers rather than plug-n-pray
if possible.  For fax/voice, a Hayes Accura.  It supports class 2.0 fax
and can tell the difference between a voice call and a fax call.  But 
they are out of business so you have to buy used.  :-(

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