Re: advice please...................

[Jim Jackson <nospam [at] scs.leeds.ac.uk>]

On Mon, 6 Dec 1999, Ross wrote:

> sheflug - http://www.sheflug.co.uk
>
> I've been using 'LINUX' for a couple of months now (rh5.2 rh6.0) and am
> convinced it has the potential to replace windows. because of this, i intend
> to take the plunge and spend some time and money on a quality 'LINUX' distro
> and a bit of hardware so i can get rid of windows forever.
>
> the two things i need clarifying are:-
>
> 1)modems - am i correct in assuming that it 'should' be an ISA modem. i am
> aware of the 'winmodem' limitation (yes! i ment to say 'limitation' guys). i
> don't have any faith in the sales staff at the local shops! if anyone can
> recommend a 'cheap' one, I'd appreciate it.

Go for an external modem - it'll work on anything with a serial interface
:-) And POTS modems have got as fast as they can go.

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