Re: [wlug] Is anyone able to help me configure a USB modem in Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heon

2008/10/23 Chris O'Halloran <cmoman(a)gmail.com>:

http://www.qbik.ch/usb/devices/search_res.php?pattern=usb+modem Did a bit more reseach for you. Some USB modems are supported, some aren't.

I did some tests with various Linux OSs (installed and live CDs) and a Dynalink USB modem. No joy! It seems the USB modems are essentially no different than the "Winmodem" cards - and in general the latter don't appear to be recognised either. There's no doubt that an external serial modem is the most reliable method for a dialup connection - in the past I've picked them up for $10-25 on TradeMe. Michael