Nick Daniels wrote:
Hi I seem to be getting an ever increasing number of requests for Linux details from people.usually ordinary home /office users The people concerned are able to install it themselves, but the main problem is they are using the supplied modem - Speedtouch USB Can anyboy recommend a cheap Modem/Router which will work straight out of the box for Linux? Most of the users quickly give up when they find they cannot get straight onto the internet, those who do usually stay converted
We tend to use Linksys kit, especially the WAG54G even if there's no requirement for wireless (they support 5 VPN end-points, which is a big plus) but for a straight ADSL modem with no frills, I suggest you steer clear of the conexant-based ones (MRI, Dabs, etc) which have been nothing but trouble. We use the addon-tech ones which are pretty cheap (about £35) which we source from microtec99 (http://www.microtec99.com): ask for Vanessa.
IME the USB ones are utter shite.
Cheers, Laurie.