Are there softmodem solutions supported in any ubuntu repository?

[Luca Dionisi]

On 4/24/07, NoOp <glgxg at mfire.com> 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?
>

IMHO, if there is no viable solution for an open source softmodem,
(and since it's not a Ubuntu fault but a producer fault) I think you
should go out and buy an external modem. If you care about your
freedom. But it is just my opinion.

Why don't I do the same? Well, not right now. Because I've got another
doubt. My laptop has no COM port, I should buy a USB modem.
How can I be sure that a USB modem is not a softmodem and that
it is compatible (supported) with linux (ubuntu) ?

So, for the moment I will go on trying to enable my internal softmodem.
Thanks to all for the many links suggested.

--Luca