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I don't mind paying up to $60 or so with shipping. The links are dead in the old modem thread, I usually shop Best Buy or Newegg, but they're not real good at specifying what works with linux.

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Just checked the links in the linux modem, they seem to be working. With Linux, the best thing by far is an external modem, some usb types are suspect from what I've read.

If you're willing to spend the money you should have no problems at all getting a real modem, the main thing to look for is that it's an actual hardware modem, not a 'winmodem', which is only a partial modem. Examples of PCI hardware modems are most external modems, from linux modem site Here's an alternatet mirror site. I posted the 'OK' for linux modems here, there are many more that will probably work for linux on that list, but this is enough to get you started. I recommend US Robotics or Lucent based ones, those tend to be much better from my experience.

  • 2H9TAI-34597-M5-E L56DV Pragmatic I56LVP-F3, Lucent Venus chipset - - PCI
  • 4X2USA-32034-M5-E TL16CFM700PGE Model 0726, V.90 56K Internal Faxmodem PCI Model 3CP2977-OEM-50 [OEM "Condor"] (PCI\VEN_12B9&DEV_1008&SUBSYS_00A212B9&REV_01)
  • 4X2USA-32034-M5-E
    CJEMUL-35728-M5-E TL16CFM700PGE Model 0727, V.90 56K Internal Voice Faxmodem PCI Model 3CP2976-OEM-50 [OEM "Hawk"] (PCI\VEN_12B9&DEV_1008&SUBSYS_00AA12B9&REV_01)
  • 4X2USA-32034-M5-E TL16CFM700PGE Model 0727, V.90 56K Internal Voice Faxmodem PCI Model 3CP3298(-DEL) (PCI\VEN_12B9&DEV_1008&SUBSYS_00AC12B9&REV_01)
  • 4X2USA-32034-M5-E TL16CFM700PGE Model 0726, V.90 56K Internal Faxmodem PCI Model 3CP5610, TI "KERMIT" chipset (PCI\VEN_12B9&DEV_1008&SUBSYS_00AD12B9&REV_01)
  • 4X2USA-35197-M5-E
    CJEMUL-35739-M5-E TL16CFM700PGE US Robotics 56K Performance Pro (V.92), Model 0778 (USR325610B), 56K/14.4K d/f modem (PCI\VEN_12B9&DEV_1008&SUBSYS_00D312B9&REV_01)
  • 4X2USA-40193-MD-T TL16CFM700PGE Model 0778 "Lana", Model 3CP325610A, 3CP5610A, 56K Performance Pro Modem (PCI\VEN_12B9&DEV_1008&SUBSYS_00D712B9&REV_01)
  • 4X2USA-32034-M5-E TL16CFM700PGE 3Com/U.S. Robotics Internet Gaming Modem Model 3CP5613 (PCI\VEN_12B9&DEV_1008&SUBSYS_00B712B9&REV_01)
  • AU7USA-27014-MM-E L56DV MultiModem PCI, Model MT5634ZPX-PCI (PCI\VEN_11C1&DEV_0480&SUBSYS_048011C1), Lucent Venus chipset
  • FI7TAI-34596-M5-E TP560i Smartlink 5634PCV "Surfrider", Topic TP560i chipset with Linux support (PCI\VEN_151F&DEV_0000&SUBSYS_0000151F&REV_00)
  • G2MUSA-33941-M5-E
    BDNUSA-27926-M5-E L56DV 56K PCI Data/Fax Controller-based Modem Digitan Model DS560-558, Zoom 2920/1125/H08-15002, Lucent 1673 (Venus) chipset (PCI\VEN_11C1&DEV_0480&SUBSYS_048011C1)
  • 1YYTAI-34353-M5-E TP560i Well/Origo/Well-Link Topic FM-56PCI-TP w/Linux support, E-Tech PCI56TP, GVC Model MD0321 (retail), MD0324 (white box), TOPIC TP560i/9922S14 chipset (PCI\VEN_151F&DEV_0000&SUBSYS_0001151F&REV_00)
  • LNQUSA-33437-M5-E L56DV Actiontec Model PCI56012-01/PM560LKi; Gateway Telepath 6001022 "Deadwood"; GVC Model MD0223; IBM Model 33L4618, PCI V.90 56 D/F Controller-based Modem, Lucent Venus chipset (PCI\VEN_11C1&DEV_0480&SUBSYS_04801668)
  • LNQUSA-33895-M5-E L56DV Model PCI56012-01CW/PM560LKC Call-Waiting modem, Lucent Venus chipset (PCI\VEN_11C1&DEV_0480&SUBSYS_05001668)
  • XXAAUS-27237-M5-E RAStel8 PCI, Model RA8002, Chase Research PCI-RAS 8, 8 modem PCI adapter card, w/Linux drivers
  • XXAAUS-25673-M5-E RAStel4 PCI, Model RA4002, Chase Research PCI-RAS 4, 4 modem PCI adapter card, w/Linux drivers
  • ASMAX multiSYS.modem, Topic TP560i/9922S14 chipset possibly the same as Well Communications FM-56PCI-TP


Here's some more, from another site
:: Quote ::
Internal Modem: U.S. Robotics Model 0778.
On the circuit board of the modem was the following:
SN 3MCCY1KF1707
Product
64-005610-02
USR-1.012.0776-F

the chips are apparently 3com:
3com 1.016.1777-00
TL16CFM700PGE
98C 49AJ28W

and

1.016.1223
US ROBOTICS
D17807PJ
HHU 4CA5DEW


Other best bets are shop around for a used on online, one of the ones recommended in those threads. I'll see if I can dig up any more.

Does this mean you have your Linux up and running? How exciting. Which distro did you end up with [I've yet to send you off some distros, don't ask me why, laziness I think].

From SUSE HCL [hardware compatability list], these all have full support:

(please keep in mind that this is SUSE distro supporting these, not distros in general.)

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Acer AME-TS00
Archtek Telecom SmartLink 5634RCS
Aztech Systems Ltd EM-6800U(X)
Aztech Systems Ltd EM3850-E 56k Modem
Aztech Systems Ltd EM6800-E 56k Modem
Best Communication Best 33614D
Billionton [vshop]33,6Kbps, Fax Modem PC-Card (PCMCIA)
Creative Labs, Inc. ModemBlaster DI5601
Diamond Multimedia Systems SupraExpress 56e K56 (SUP2090/2091)
Diamond Multimedia Systems SupraExpress 56e Pro
Diamond Multimedia Systems SupraExpress 56e V.90 (SUP2730)
Diamond Multimedia Systems SupraExpress 56i Sp V.90 (SUP2720)
Diamond Multimedia Systems SupraExpress 56i Voice V.90 (SUP2710)
Diamond Multimedia Systems SupraSonic II 2-line
Diamond Multimedia Systems SupraSonic II V.90 2-line (SUP2440)
Dynalink V1456VQE
Elsa AG Microlink 28.8TQV
Elsa AG Microlink 33.6TQV
Elsa AG Microlink 33.6TS
Elsa AG Microlink 56k Basic
Elsa AG MicroLink 56k Fun
Elsa AG MicroLink 56k Internet II
Elsa AG Microlink 56k Pro
Elsa AG MicroLink 56k USB
Elsa AG Microlink Office
Elsa AG [vshop]Microlink 33.6MC
Gericom [vshop]PCMCIA 56K Plug an Play
Hayes Microcomputer Products Inc Accura 144+Fax (Model 5302AM)
Hayes Microcomputer Products Inc Accura 336 Internal PnP Fax Modem (Model 5636US)
Hayes Microcomputer Products Inc Accura 56k (Part Number 09-00458)
Hayes Microcomputer Products Inc Accura 56k V.90 (Model 4704)
Kingmax Technology Inc [vshop]KFM5600-C
KYE Systems Corporation GM56flex-V
Lasat Communications Safire 560 Voice
Metricom Ricochet Wireless Modem
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT1432BA
NewCom 33.6EFXN
NewCom 33.6kifxspC
NewCom 33.6kifxvC
NewCom 56kifxC x2
NewCom 56xefxC x2
Sony Vaio Notebook Modem PCG-505F(X)
Sony Vaio Notebook Modem PCG-505G(X)
Sony Vaio Notebook Modem PCG-505TR
Sony Vaio Notebook Modem PCG-705/707
Sony Vaio Notebook Modem PCG-C1X(D)
Sysgration 33.6k external (Model M33 ESF)
US Robotics/3Com 3Com 56K Faxmodem PCI model 5610
US Robotics/3Com Courier V Everything 56K
US Robotics/3Com Courier V34 external
US Robotics/3Com Gateway Telepath 33.6
US Robotics/3Com Model 0460-C
US Robotics/3Com Model 0460-D "Akita" [56k, V90]
US Robotics/3Com Model 0460-D "Akita" [X2, V90]
US Robotics/3Com Model 0484 (OEM-Version) [56 Voice Internal]
US Robotics/3Com Model 0839-07 (0459) / 0839-08 (0648) [33.6k external]
US Robotics/3Com Model 1749 "Python" (OEM-Version)
US Robotics/3Com Model 5630 [56k Faxmodem]
US Robotics/3Com Model 5686-00 (0459) [56k V.90 external]
US Robotics/3Com Sportster 14400 (Model 0276)
US Robotics/3Com Sportster 28.8 (Model 840-00)
US Robotics/3Com Sportster 28800 Fax
US Robotics/3Com Sportster 33.6 (Model 840-01)
US Robotics/3Com Sportster 33.6K (Model 0840)
US Robotics/3Com Sportster 56k Faxmodem (Model 1786)
US Robotics/3Com Sportster 56k Voice Faxmodem (Model 1784)
US Robotics/3Com Sportster Vi 28.8 (Model 0279)
US Robotics/3Com V Everything external
US Robotics/3Com [vshop]Courier V Everything PCMCIA 33,600
Viking Components FM56KEXT
Viking Components FM56KUSB
Viking Components RFM56KEXT
Viking Components RFM56KUSB
Viking Components [vshop]RFM56KPA
Wisecom 56000 Voice
Xircom [vshop]CreditCard Modem 33.6 + Ethernet (CEM33)
Xircom [vshop]CreditCard Modem CM-56T
Xtreama Twister SFM336E
Zoom Telephonics Inc. 2805B
Zoom Telephonics Inc. 2819
Zoom Telephonics Inc. 2826
Zoom Telephonics Inc. 2834
Zoom Telephonics Inc. 2849A
Zoom Telephonics Inc. 2919
Zoom Telephonics Inc. 2919L
Zoom Telephonics Inc. 2945L
Zoom Telephonics Inc. 2948L
Zoom Telephonics Inc. 2949
Zoom Telephonics Inc. 2949L
Details
Zoom Telephonics Inc. OEM 1144L
Zoom Telephonics Inc. OEM 1149L
Zoom Telephonics Inc. [vshop]2875L
Zoom Telephonics Inc. [vshop]2876L
Zoom Telephonics Inc. [vshop]2975L
Zoom Telephonics Inc. [vshop]2976L
Zoom Telephonics Inc. [vshop]OEM 1073L
Zoom Telephonics Inc. [vshop]OEM 1074L
ZyXEL U1496E
ZyXEL U1496E+

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This is the link from within that thread which doesn't work:

free.hostdepartment.com/g/gromitkc/winmodem.html

I'm actually in prep for linux right now. I'm going to start with SUSE 9.whatever it is now (I have the distro on cd, it's a couple of "decimals" back but I'll be able to manage the upgrade since it won't be humongous - because of course I will be long in my grave before they get broadband here....)

Yeah, I know you said that before about external modems. I still hate extra externals. Hmmm. Y'know, I have an external 56K that came with the used IBM ThinkPad I bought several years ago. Wonder if I can try that one to expedite setup? It's a Hayes Accura.... years old but still works fine.... but then, so does the ThinkPad as long as it's on "real power" - battery is cr#p though.... Thanks for the list, I'll see what I come up with.

The main impetus here really is that the CXT PCI modem I'm using now is probably on its way to an early grave (just acts like it....) and since I was thinking I'd buy a modem to have on hand for when it does die I also thought I'd just get one that will work with linux.
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Here's a site that sells old modems etc, the US robotics is listed at $5.50. Note how big the 0778 is compared to the small Win type modems. That's because it actually runs all the modem function on itself. That's a great price, I might have to pick one up too just to have one.

That links works, I'll double check it though, the one you posted I just clicked and it works. I double checked, they all work, sounds like some dns issue or something in your neck of the woods.

By all means use the external, it will work with no setup, no drivers, if I remember right linux just sees it as another data source or something, that's the easiest way you can set it up.

And you could just cheat, run the power cord and phone line in through an extra pci slot cover, and tape the modem inside your box...
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*laughing* Nah - I'm not going that far! I'll just shove it into the top cabinet on my desk....

Here's a screenshot of what I get when I click on those links:

netwizardry.net/screenie.jpg

I don't see any modem info at all....
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Problem is on your end somewhere, hard to say where or what. All the links work on my end.

That us robotics internal PCI modem price is pretty good, if it's a legitimate online store, I might have to get one too, that helps long term for future linux boxes.
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In between thunderstorms....

I bookmarked the site, thanks. I'll see about it tomorrow, when I hopefully will quit getting dumped every few minutes.
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