Compatible Winmodems?

[Brian]

Adalbert Prokop wrote:
> Brian wrote on Sunday 04 November 2007:
> 
>> I'd like a cheap internal modem to be used for inbound and outbound
>> faxing. (<$15) I suspect my only route is a Winmodem for that price.
> 
> Well, I know it was not your question, but consider buying a "real" modem 
> (internal or external). That saves you LOTS of trouble compiling the 
> kernel module for every new kernel and problems as abandoned code which 
> does not compile with a new kernel version.

I didn't think of the extra effort and trouble associated. Thanks for 
pointing it out. I think I'll shop eBay for a real modem and hope I can 
find one on the cheap.

Thanks again,
-Brian