| traynor 2002-08-11, 1:23 am |
| traynor news:Xns92666D8BB71Ctraynor@16
6.93.207.145
alt.os.linux Sat, 10 Aug 2002 16:46:07 GMT
>Hello!
>
>I'm new to the Linux OS, and I'm having no luck finding a
>driver for my DSL Modem.
>
>It's an Intel PRO/DSL 3200, with no Linux support from Intel
>or Qwest DSL. Is there anyone out there who is willing to
>take a stab at writing a driver for a small fee? Lacking
>that, is there a Linux distribution which is capable of
>using a windows driver?
>
>I realize this may be a doomed effort, but I can't see
>breaking free of Microsoft if it means losing my DSL
>connection, and Qwest is the only option in my area.
>
>I also realize this entire line of questioning may be
>hopelessly ignorant, but what the heck - can't know until I
>ask, right?
>
>All responses welcome,
>
>Traynor.
>
To all the folks who replied:
Many thanks! I've heard that you folks are generally quick to
offer advice, and I've gotten some really good links and
information on various ways to solve this problem.
I'm going to take a little time to digest some of the responses
and do some homework at the various links you've provided, and
I'll try to post an update on how it all worked out.
Since the most popular consensus has been that buying an
inexpensive DSL router and NIC is the simplest answer, I'll try
that first. I have a list of distribution sites to visit, and
I'll try to pick equipment which is compatible with various
Linux distributions (RedHat, SuSe, Mandrake, and Debian all seem
to have excellent documentation and are popular, so I'll aim for
those four - with a little extra weight for RedHat.)
Thanks again, and see ya in a few days or weeks!
(I work as a theatrical stagehand - entirely too many hours, but
the pay is decent and the work is "entertaining". Free time for
the computer is in short supply at the moment.)
Take care, all -
Traynor.
PS: Followups set to alt.os.linux - for the sake of simplicity.
I can get all responses there, and address further questions
there as well, should I get into a jam.
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