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

[Chris Brown]

Paul,

  Xmission also offers a budget dial-up only service (Flex Connect
Dial-up Plus) for $12/mo which I think is $10/month when paid a year at
a time.

Chris Brown

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.
>
>I also have to find a cheap local ISP -- something in the price range comparable to netzero $9.95 per month. I know there is sisna -- but I have no experience with them. I am looking for a simple/affordable Linux friendly dialup service. If you can suggest something better -- please let me know.
>
>Thank you,
>    Paul.
>
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