[NTLUG:Discuss] Modems = Plug + Pray?

[Greg Edwards]

Douglas King wrote:
> 
> Is there such a thing as a plug and pray modem for RH 7.2 Linux?  I am
> fairly new to Linux, and trying to get some modems (more than 1), installed
> into a system.  Is there such a thing, and if so, what make, model, etc
> would you recommend?
> 

Douglas,

I'd highly recommend external modems as most are 100% Linux compatible
out of the box.  If your doing 2 then your box should have 2 serial
ports already available.  For more than 2 you can add serial cards or
possibly a Digi board.  Externals are a little more $$$ than internals
but there are many reasons not to do internal modems.  I'd put serge
issues on top of that list.

If your interested I have a 56K Hayes External Fax/Modem that I don't
need and I'd part with for $50.  It was $100+ retail.  I was setting it
up to get the Fax feature but I ended up getting a stand alone
Fax/Copier instead.  When I set it up originally it took about 10
minutes after I was done reading the paperwork to get a test dial out
made.

-- 
Greg Edwards
New Age Software, Inc.
http://www.nas-inet.com