[mythtv-users] to the people using dial-up

[Jonathan Watmough]

On 4/19/05, Alan Hagge <ahagge at wbfa.com> wrote:
> Aaron,
> 
> Aaron Aguilar wrote:
> 
> >I need a dial-up modem that will work under the 2.6 kernel.  (I'm
> >using FC3, big surprise right?)  The modem I have now is only
> >supported for the 2.4 kernel.  I would like to find a reasonably
> >priced modem if it's possible, and I figured you guys would be the
> >ones to ask.  I don't feel like feeding the monster (Comcast) any more
> >of my money.


Once you have DSL, you'll never want to see a modem again.



> I too was in your situation...I had a PCTel PCT789-based modem which has
> great drivers for kernel 2.4, but none for 2.6.  I was really hoping to
> find a PCI modem, but in the end couldn't find anyone who could say
> "yes, this <insert relatively inexpensive PCI modem here> definitely
> works with kernel 2.6".  But some kind soul DID point me at the
> following external serial modem which I can confirm works great with
> both Linux and Windows:
> 
> http://www.bestdata.com/product.asp?pid=41&catID=4
> 
> and found it available (white-box) at:
> 
> http://store.yahoo.com/outletpc/c3235.html
> 
> for about $16.00 (unfortunately, they're out of stock as I type this).
> But it's available in many places for $30.00 - $35.00.  Hope this helps.
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