[mythtv-users] Looking for USB modem suggestions to work with Myth .13

Joseph A. Caputo jcaputo1 at comcast.net
Fri Dec 19 11:55:34 EST 2003


On Friday 19 December 2003 10:50, Romel Llarena wrote:
> I'm intrigued by the Caller ID function. Since I'm
> running a MicroATX mb, slots are at a premium for me,
> and I'm all out of power outlets to run a modem via
> the serial port. So, the only self powered solution I
> can think of is a USB modem.
>
> Can anyone using the Caller ID function of Myth post
> their experiences with linux compatible USB modems? I
> don't need anything fancy. In fact the cheaper the
> better as I only plan on using it for the CID
> function.
>
> Thanks!

You could always get a USB -> Serial converter cable and use an external 
serial modem.  Someone posted a link recently to a source; I believe it 
was about USD$14.

-JAC



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