I have a rather odd problem using the Alcatel Speedtouch USB Modem with the sourceforge USB speedtouch drivers http://sourceforge.net/projects/speedtouch/
Running SuSE 8.0 with the latest (and all previous versions of the drivers) I have a stable connection, until I try and listen to a shoutcast stream using xmms.
In this instance the connection will usually drop within 3 hours and always within 5.
Downloading large files (say an ISO) from a fast mirror presents no problems.
After the connection fails there are no errors reported in any of the syslogs. I am unable to restart the connection until I reboot the machine (even after killing all relevant processes and unmounting USB etc)
I have posted a message on the Speedtouch mailing list, but had no response.
Has anyone experienced this, or got any ideas as to what may be the cause.
The machine also dual boots XP, under XP I have no such problem so I know my DSL line/Service is ok.
Any help you be greatly appreciated
Wayne