Re: [TCLUG:10212] DSL Modems

[^chewie <chewie@wookimus.net>]

On Wed, 17 Nov 1999, Brian R. Barnholtz wrote:

BRB> I have an internal cisco 605 cable modem.  I am using this in
BRB> conjunction with the USWest's MegaBit DSL service.  It has come
BRB> to my attention that this cable modem is not compatable with
BRB> Linux.  I know that there is an external 675 unit that I can get
BRB> from USWest but it is about $300.  Does anyone know if I can buy
BRB> these modem from some other source.  I would like one that is
BRB> Linux compatable, but $300 seems a little steep.

AFIAK, Linux doesn't care what brand of modem you use if it's external and
uses an ethernet connection.  Internal modems on the other hand do matter.
IMHO, go external, whatever brand

^chewie