Laptop Modem died.. now what?

kr00sh1n80r · 05-19-2002, 10:42 AM

I have a stupid WIN modem that i FINNALY got to work in my laptop with Mandrake Linux. It was a Conexant ACLink data/voice/fax modem. (damn i hate dial up) But now its dead, doesnt even work in windows... i tried re installing drivers and such, and now Conexant doesnt even handle Linux support. Is there any way to get a linux modem for a laptop ?
sometimes, i wonder if im the only one with no idea what im doing....

sewer_monkey · 05-19-2002, 07:56 PM

Your best bet is EBay or Yahoo! Auctions. I got a used 10Mbit PCMCIA network card there for 20 bucks (including shipping)! I'm sure they have plenty of modems too. As long as it's not a WINmodem, Linux hould have no trouble with it.

taz.devil · 05-19-2002, 08:19 PM

If you want to make sure it's compatible, you can get the hardware compatibility list from your distros site and pick one OR spend the dough to get a 3com. =)

kr00sh1n80r · 05-20-2002, 03:58 PM

ok.. i know where to get linmodems ... BUT... what about the laptop part? is that impossible to change? i have this umh.. uh... yeah... Gateway 1400se... yeah... *blushes with embarassment*

thanks
again
and
again
-kr00sh1n80r~