[linuxlove]

I have been working with windows .
but i want to start with linux
i have dual boot with winxp and redhat 9.

2 things i need please
any modem that will work with linux and win xp both
a book to learn linux from scratch beside installation

waiitng for reply

[danleff]

First of all, RedHat 9 is an older distro. The modems that will work "out of the box" are fewer than Fedora, the newer version of RedHat. I would suggest Fedora Core 3 or 4. Since you are using Windows XP, I assume your computer can handle it ok.

Is your system a desktop or laptop computer? make and model?

What modem do you currently have?

The best way to get a modem working is to get an external Modem, which controls modem functions alone, a "hard modem." Most PCI modems are "winmodems" designed to work with Windows and which rely on the CPU for many functions, rather than being a true "hard modem - controlling functions without relying on the CPU. A good book to start is Linux for Dummies. Don't be offended, it is really a good start. You can usually find good RedHat books at say barnes and Noble, or other large bookstores. Most of the stock they have is outdated, but chances are that a RedHat 9 book will be there.

[linuxlove]

I have Desktop P$ 2.4 ghz 120 gb SATA HD and 1 GB of ram
Well any brand for serial modem? . US robotics or anyone will work ?

I want to start with red 9 and then later on go for fedora .

i will check that book .
thanks
waiting for reply

[danleff]

To give credit where credit is due....

DapperDan has two that he knows work in Linux. See this thread.

I have a Diamond SupraExpress 56k serial modem that worked when I used it. Just make sure that if you find this one, it is the PC version and not the Mac version.

If you buy one from a local computer store, other than those noted, ask if it is compatible with Linux. That way, if it is not, you can return it if it does not work.

[iamroot]

Try RedHat 9 Unleashed. It's a whopper of a book but it's very through.