Re: [Sheflug] Re: SuSE and Modems

["Barrie Bremner" <nospam [at] barriebremner.com>]

Richard writes:
 > Craig
 > 
 > On Sat, 17 Feb 2001, Craig Andrews wrote:
 > 
 > > This *isn't* a problem with Linux. It's a problem with MS dominance, lazy
 > > manufacturers, and dodgy hardware...
 > 
 > Just to clear up a few things here.....
 > 
 > It is true that Linux leaves most other software standing and it is
 > extremely good stuff.
 >
 > The general argument is that things need to improve and the thing to
 > do with Linux and dialup connections is one of them.
 > 
 > So, there you are :)
 
Oh, but I agree with Craig - the issue isn't only the fact that
configuring a dialup connection could be a nightmare (BTW, I looked at
RedHat's dial up config program and it's as easy to use as the Windoze
"Connection Wizard" thingy - stick the number and your user/pass and
yer off) - it's that Linux is expected to support broken/crippled
hardware like Win "Modems".

<argument class="shakey">
What is the situation with Macs and modems? Not all of them come with
them built in do they (guessing) - and I'm sure if not then Mac users
don't rush out to buy WinModems?
</argument>

I think it's fairly safe to say that (certainly with RedHat, and
probably SuSE and Mandrake) dialups and the sort are dealt with
painlessly.

Just my tuppence.

Baz.
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