Live CD's & speedtouch?

oneandoneis2 · 03-04-2005, 04:10 AM

I know that Speedtouch ADSL modems aren't the easiest things to get working with Linux. But it's what my parents use, and I'd like to give them a Linux live CD to try out.

Do any of the live CDs available support Speedtouch modems, or am I going to have to resign myself to urning them a CD that won't allow them Net access?

tredegar · 03-05-2005, 07:11 AM

I got so fed up with setting up the Speedtouch every time I installed another version or distro, that I went out to PC World and bought a Zoom ADSL modem/ firewall/ router/ switch thingy. £40-£70, depending on what options you like the look of. It was easy to set up, and I am so pleased with it that I got by brother (who is now running linux) one too.
You need the ethernet connection, NOT the USB one.

I suggest you get them one.