> > I've been trying to convert the family over to linux so I installed
> > firefox, thunderbird and open office on our windows pc to get them
> > used to these apps. The idea being that I could switch the OS and
> > since the same apps were there they wouldn't even notice ! Then I
> > discovered after getting linux installed that the only
> driver for the
> > Conexant modem that came with the pc doesn't work under 2.6
> and that
> > it isn't free, and I think it only works at 14.4 Kbps too if you
> > download the trial/evaluation version. Anyone know of a way around
> > this or have any spare working modems lying around ?
Have you taken a look at http://www.linuxant.com/drivers/ it's
specifically for conexant chipsets HCF & HSF. Unfortunetly reading
through their disclaimer it does appear that the free drivers will limit
speed as you say to 14.4 Kbps. Perhaps it's a good time to also upgrade
your family to broadband?
Stephen
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