[freegeek-startup] Modems

[Draco]

Sean Artman wrote:
> I'm getting ready to start selling my cheap GNU/Linux rebuilds
> locally... any thoughts on my options when it comes to people who need
> a modem? I live in a rural area, and not everyone has access to (or
> can afford) a DSL or cable hookup.
>
> Linux-compatible modems, even external ones, seem pretty expensive. It
> doesn't make sense to double (or more) the cost of these rebuilt
> systems just to add a modem. I did find a couple places that sell the
> Best Data 56SX92 external modem for a pretty good price, but only if I
> buy a bunch of them at once. And I'd rather use internal modems if
> possible.
Hi,
    First let me introduce myself... everyone calls me Draco.  I live in
Amarillo, Texas and I am considering starting up a Freegeek here,
however I have not decided yet.    

It may be possible to use a cheap winmodem with Linux.  Take a look at
these pages.

http://linmodems.org/
http://walbran.org/sean/linux/linmodem-howto.html

Draco