Are there softmodem solutions supported in any ubuntu repository?

[Wade Smart]

04232007 2127 GMT-6 DST

You might have modems on all your computers but if they are winmodems
will ubuntu be able to use them? Did Dell take a lot of flack about a
year and a half ago about using modems that only Windows could use?

wade

On Mon, 2007-04-23 at 19:20 -0700, NoOp wrote:
> On 04/23/2007 07:12 PM, Rashkae wrote:
> 
> > 
> > As far as modem compatibility, I can buy a Linux compatible Serial 
> > external modem at Tigerdirect for $40 CA.. yes it sucks that you spend 
> > the extra money and don't use the modem that comes with your pc, but I 
> > think the reduction of frustration and the purity of open source system 
> > are worth such a small investment in hardware.
> > 
> > 
> 
> But why should you have to go out and buy an external modem to work with
> Ubuntu?
> 
> I can buy a complete useable computer with a built in modem from any
> used computer dealer for $40-100. Why on earth should anyone have to go
> out and by a serial modem to connect?
> 
> Here's an example: I have 5 desktop computers and 3 laptops within reach
> -  *all* have modems; *all* of those modems work just fine with Windows
> (2 are hardware PCI cards). *None* - I'll repeat *none*, work with Ubuntu.
> 
>