On Mon, July 6, 2009 11:19, Tim Wescott wrote: > Subject line says it: I'm looking for a compatible fax modem for a Dell > 8300 with Ubuntu. The machine has a Winmodem that isn't supported for > Linux. > > I'd like to avoid as much hassle as possible; my research indicates that > this means I want a Hayes compatible with fax support. I'd kind of > prefer USB 'cause then I can drag it upstairs and let my wife use it on > her Vista-"powered" laptop, but the important thing is that it works > with sane/XSane with a minimum of hassle. > > It looks like Fry's has some Hayes-compatible USB fax modems for around > $45/ea; I assume anything that claims Hayes compatibility will work. > > Any other suggestions? (cheaper would be nice). > > Any known pitfalls? > > Thanks. > > -- > Tim Wescott > Wescott Design Services > Voice: 503-631-7815 > Cell: 503-349-8432 > http://www.wescottdesign.com > >
Well, I won't speak for the Ubuntu side...but I will relate something I learned on Vista. If you're running 64-bit Vista be VERY careful. There are very few drivers that work with ANY modem (especially USB). This one bit me big time helping my in-laws with their new computer and they use dial-up. Yeah, don't ask....I'm just the family geek and the sales people out there have not got a @&#^$ clue (oh, sure...it'll work with no problems.... <sigh>) Tim -- Timothy J. Bruce Registered Linux User #325725 _______________________________________________ PLUG mailing list [email protected] http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
