Re: [Sheflug] Linux on me laptop :)

[Brian Teeman <xxxxx [at] xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Sat, 24 Aug 2002, Neil R Porter wrote:

> Hi All
> 
> I want to put Linux on my laptop, because I've finally just had it with
> my decision to use Micros**t as my desktop OS and only running linux on
> my server.  I also think that now is as good a time as any to make the
> move with all the lovely new goodies available (Open Office reaching 1
> etc.).
> 
> However, I'm assuming I can get it all to work (inc my internal LAN, I
> hope!), except for my internal modem.  I have an 'Acer Aspire 1400' and
> want to buy an external USB modem to use with it when I'm on the move
> (although I'm usually just sat here plugged in to my LAN).

why not get a pcmcia modem. I use a billington one and it works perfectly 
with Mandrake 8.2 and my Mitac laptop

> 
> Question is, can anyone recommend a small external USB 56K modem that is
> known to work with linux?  Also, any other information that people think
> might be useful for me to consider before I make the jump would be
> welcome.  I'm intending to use Mandy 8.2 btw.
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
> Neil
> 
> 
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Brian Teeman

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