Modems for Linux & Windows

[Anonymous_User]

Which modem would any of you recommend buying to work under [Mandrake-Linux] and Windows? I am currently at *cough* staples.com looking at either U.S. Robotics or Zoom..
And I know I should stay away from Winmodems

[Darksnake]

Since you are online why not check out which of the two is compatible with linux? Ive seen a Best Data external modem that says it is compatible with linux on the box, so Best Data could be another choice you have.

[Anonymous_User]

Thanks,
I've heard somewhere that as long as its not a Winmodem then it would be compatable with Linux.

[digitalgadfly]

I know from past expierence that the U.S. Robotics will work. Here are some links that will help you out.

http://www.math.sunysb.edu/~comech/tools/PCImodems.html
This has model numbers

http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/hardware.php3
The link says it all

Supported:

3COM 56K OfficeConnect
3COM 56K PCI
3COM 56K Voice/Fax PCI
3COM Sportster 56K
ZOOM 2948 56K Fax

Good luck

[Anonymous_User]

Thanks!

[prodikal]

if you are willing to spend money may i suggest buying an external moden it will work both in windows and linux
or have you got your sights set on a lovely internal modem that doesent take up desk space seriously though an external modem will work on both OS if you really want a internal modem compatible with both take darksnake`s advice and check modems you have been pricing for compatibility in both OS`es or look for device drivers on modems you have your eye on just my 0.02p

[digitalgadfly]

Some more info:

On the external side of the house you have:

CREATIVE LABS Modem Blaster Ext.
VIKING External Windows Serial 56K Fa

I would suggest the Creative Labs, that is what I used in the days before broadband. I dualbooted also and it worked like a gem.

[Anonymous_User]

Originally posted here by prodikal
if you are willing to spend money may i suggest buying an external moden it will work both in windows and linux
or have you got your sights set on a lovely internal modem that doesent take up desk space seriously though an external modem will work on both OS if you really want a internal modem compatible with both take darksnake`s advice and check modems you have been pricing for compatibility in both OS`es or look for device drivers on modems you have your eye on just my 0.02p

I will definately do that, thanks for all your responces.
I will say this though, even if i do buy a modem and need particular drivers, I always seem to buy the ONE that doesnt support any of this...but maybe im just being to pessemistic

[prodikal]

if you do decide to take the internal modem choice you might want to take a look here www.linmodems.org they have lists of device drivers under mandrake for internal modems just tought you should check this out

[digitalgadfly]

All the modems that I have listed are 100% Mandrake and Windows compatible. If money is an issue then you can always check ebay out. There are usually tons of modems floating around on that site.