Do USB modems work for dial-up on PPC running 8.04?

[marshag63]

Hi! I am back with another question. Do USB modems work for dial-up on a G4 iMac (round base) running Ubuntu 8.04? I heard that the built-in modem on the G4 (round base, flat LCD) is not a "hardware" modem.

Any advice greatly, greatly appreciated!

MarshaG63

[ssam]

USB modems are generally not hardware modems too.

the most reliable solution is to get a serial modem (try ebay or freecycle), and use it with a usb-to-serial converter.

[marshag63]

Thanks ssam!

The only problem with that is that this computer has no serial port - 3 USB, 2 firefire, headphone jack, lan, and telephone (modem). I have seen modems that can be used with both USB and serial (i.e. both kinds of connections) - wonder if that would work?

MarshaG

[cyberdork33]

The only problem with that is that this computer has no serial port

the most reliable solution is to get a serial modem (try ebay or freecycle), and use it with a usb-to-serial converter.
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[marshag63]

ssam and cyberdork - where is my mind tonight? Now I get it USB to serial adapter! That was too easy! :)

Thank you so much for your help!!!

MarshaG63