I wrote:
> My local telephone company (BellSouth)is offering an attractive
> deal on DSL service. They will supply a "3COM HOMECONNECT ADSL MODEM
> PCI" (I think it is model 3CP3617), but they only support Windoze
> ("support" means they supply a driver).
>
> Is anyone successfully using BellSouth DSL service under Debian?
>
> Does anyone know of a Linux driver for this modem?
Thanks to all who responded.
This is an internal DSL modem, not an NIC. 3com's tech support
people say this is one of only 2 modems they make that do not have
linux drivers. They suggest that I use an external modem.
BellSouth would provide an external modem that uses pppoe, but
that would require buying the modem for $150 (the 3Com internal modem
would be "free"), and would involve a $200 installation charge. The
installation with the internal modem is done by the customer, with no
installation charge. It is not worth this much more to me, since I
have broadband access through the local cable system. Although I have
issues with their customer service, the service nightmares from Bell
Atlantic described in the reference Jaye Inabnit sent are indeed
daunting, and I have heard such tales regarding other Telco companies.
I have canceled my BellSouth order, and will keep on struggling
with the cable company.
Thanks again to all of you.
Bob
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