Re: 56K Modems

[Paul Morgan <paulswm@earthlink.net>]

On Thu, 01 Jan 2004 20:37:17 -0600, Jacob S. wrote:

> Is it just me or is it hard to find a good external hardware modem
> (non-win/linmodem) these days?
> 
> I'm looking for one for a friend that's using Linux and not ready to pay
> for broadband yet. He needs a non-pcmcia, preferably external but PCI
> will work as well, 56k call waiting modem.
> 
> Any suggestions? (Yes, I've read the supported devices lists on various
> websites and browsed through various websites selling hardware, but I'm
> curious to hear what others are using.)
> 

I'm using a US Robotics 56K Performance Pro, model number 5610B.  It's
PCI, controller-based, V.92.

If you haven't already, you might want to check out the US Robotics web
site, then go look for a good price.

-- 
....................paul

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