[sllug-members]: looking for a modem and a cheap ISP

[Paul Koshevoy]

Paul Koshevoy wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I already asked this at work, but I thought it wouldn't hurt to ask the SLLUGers.
>
> I am putting together a computer for an elderly Russian speaking couple.
> I have an old ISA (non PnP) 14.4K modem. I am wondering if anyone has a
> better modem laying around (internal or external) that you don't need.
> I'll be happy to put it to better use. The operating system I used is a
> localized (Russian) openSUSE 10.1 distribution, so I can't use the
> softmodem / winmodem because support for those is rather poor on Linux,
> it has to be a true hardware modem. Old style external modem connected
> to the serial port would work for sure. 
>
> I have to mention that one of the guys at work has already answered saying he may have a 33.6K external modem for me.
>
>   
Charles Johnston has offered me an internal V90 56K ISA hardware modem
which I will gladly accept.
Thank you Charles,

    Paul.