[arch-general] PCI modems

[Gerardo Exequiel Pozzi]

RedShift wrote:
> Hi all,
>
>
> I'm currently searching for a PCI modem that will be used to receive
> faxes. I've tried out a few modems but they all use conexant chipsets,
> which need out-of-tree kernel drivers and currently doesn't work here
> (kernel oops when the installation script modprobes the driver).
>
> Does anyone know of a PCI modem that works out of the box with in-tree
> kernel drivers?
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Glenn
>
Hi

Any PCI _real_ modem (not soft/win modem) will work without any special
driver, just the driver for serial ports. No need to fight with special
drivers ;)

Modems like US Robbotics 0727 is ideal. The only problem maybe is find
where to buy today. Search for "0727 modem" in ebay:
http://preview.tinyurl.com/l7d9xj

Good Luck!

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