Ubuntu Dial up settings

[Mark W.]

Chanchao wrote:

> Overall though I think there's reason to be extremely unhappy with the
> modem situation on Linux based operating systems.  I have the feeling
> this is not receiving the urgency it deserves, as most developers and
> senior gurus and decision makers currently must have broadband access.  
> 
> Sadly, (or realistically) dial-up is still very very common especially
> if you don't live in a first world country. Aggravating the problem is
> that by far the most common modem hardware in non-first-world countries
> is the cheapo-softmodem. You honestly can't find anything else.
> 
> With Ubuntu's mission statement in mind, I think dial-up modems should
> receive more attention.   Sell & world-ship a cheap softmodem that has
> built-in support, if needed.  I'd much rather send 20-40 US$ to
> Canonical than US$ 20 to Linuxant.  I guess that isn't realistic, but I
> think the overall problem is actually quite serious. 

Well said indeed! The only thing I'd like to add is that more and
more there are those that see "always-connected" modus operandi as
a never-ending security headache, and opt for dial-up on that count
alone.

Mark W.