Subj : back in business
To   : CHARLES ANGELICH
From : TOM WALKER
Date : Fri Dec 31 2004 11:51 am

-> I am looking for Linux compatibility here. I already have a
-> working winmodem 56K, I just want to be able to boot up Linux
-> and access the internet with it. 


Here is the data form the Best Dats web site on their Externial Serial
Modem. 
It does claim DOS and LINUX compatability.


BEST DATA 56K Externial Serial Modem

Part Number: 56SX-92

Price:  $54  

The New Generation - Faster and Easier 
The Smart One 56K V.92/V.44 Data/Fax Modems feature the new generation
of accessing the Internet at super fast speeds with new features that
add convenience and performance for modem users.

Put the Internet-on-hold with the use of a single phone line! 


Key New Features

Connect Faster: Quickconnect reduces the start-up time required to
establish a connection. Cut your connect time by up to 40% or more 
Download Faster: New V.44 compression delivers up to 40% more
through-put for HTML documents & pages 
Internet Call-Waiting: V.92 standard features Modem-on-Hold, allowing
you to receive a incoming call and stay connected to the Internet
(Call-Waiting service from your phone company is required) 
Controller-based Modem delivers the reliability of a hardware-based
connection without using your PC's processor

With the V.92 56K modem - you get it all! Faster web browsing. Faster
connect speeds. Take phone calls while online.

Send documents at high speeds to fax machines or fax-modems 
Send Video Email 
Play games via the Internet 
Quick and Easy to install and use

Fax Features (With included fax software)

Fax Broadcasting: Send out faxes to multiple locations 
Fax Scheduling: Take advantage of low phone rates 
Fax Merging: Combine documents from a different application into one fax 
Multiple fax phone list 
System Requirements

An IBM 486, Pentium or Higher 
A CD-ROM Drive 
A hard disk with 20MB available 
32 MB RAM 
Microsoft Windows 98, ME, 2000,Linux, DOS and XP 
A standard analog telephone line 
Internet Service Provider (ISP) needs to support V.92 for advanced
features 
Must have call waiting (for Internet on Hold feature) 
This product uses a 9 volt AC 1000mA power adapter.

FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

 

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