Need help USB modem

[Roger]

On 02/28/2012 07:00 PM, Ed Greshko wrote:
> On 02/28/2012 03:27 PM, Roger wrote:
>> A friend of my daughter has converted from windows to Linux just
>> yesterday but has a Sierra Aircard 312U wireless USB modem and cannot
>> get internet on the laptop.
>> I've spoent hours googling to no avail. Search shows that this modem
>> is useless for Linux so can someone please tell me which wireless usb
>> modems work best on all linux flavours, easy to set up, etc.
>> There's got to be something but I haven't had any luck finding
>> information.
>> If this change is successful there could follow at least 3 others so I
>> really need help here please.
>> Cheers and thanks in advance
>>
> Quick question about the device....
>
> What does it show up as when you plug it in and type lsusb?
>
>
I don't know, I'll ask tomorrow
Thanks
Roger