Modems used to be expensive, complex pieces of equipment that required a considerable amount of UNIX expertise to install and configure properly. Now, using one of today's highest speed modems is as easy as plugging it in and modifying a file or two. This short chapter looks at the installation requirements for a modem. Choosing a Modem Linux works with just about any modem as long as it plugs into the system somehow and has a device driver. Choosing the modem then becomes a matter of using an existing modem on your PC or buying one specifically for Linux.
Modems are a competitive market.
The fight between companies for the flashiest advertisements, most features, and best included software is leading to lower prices and better bargains. Most of the software included with modems is for DOS or Windows, you don't need to worry about any type of software for Linux. If you intend to run the modem on your DOS partitions, consider the software for that aspect only. As a general rule, if a modem works with DOS, it will work under Linux. When you install the modem, specify the serial port name, and Linux can work with the modem.