I know Huawei modems are given away for free by Vodacom but it is not exactly a 'standard modem'. If you buy a 3 G modem at the airport in New York I can guarantee you that it will not be a Huawei modem. Sometimes you also want to use a dial-up modem and this should also work if you have a proper operating system. Try searching for modems for linux on the internet. If you get something, the link will probably no longer work.
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Wait, were you trying to install a dial-up modem? Not surprised if that didn't work. Especially on an older laptop. Dial-up modems are hardly a priority these days, especially overseas, so it's literally the last thing anybody's gonna make drivers for. I'll wager you'd struggle to get that working on Windows Vista and 7 too, depending how old the laptop is. Probably works perfectly on XP though.
(Can't say I've tried Linux with non-Huawei 3G modems, but from what I've seen online, most makes are well supported, especially in the latest versions. Were u using 9.10? BTW, Huawei do OEM stuff as well, so some other "brands" are actually rebadged Huaweis.)
(Can't say I've tried Linux with non-Huawei 3G modems, but from what I've seen online, most makes are well supported, especially in the latest versions. Were u using 9.10? BTW, Huawei do OEM stuff as well, so some other "brands" are actually rebadged Huaweis.)
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Nope, installed Windows 7 and the modem worked right away - but then Windows 7 is a proper OS. Ask Mweb how many dial up users they have... If you sit in a hotel room in Delhi, you are not going to use your 3 G modem at R176 a meg. You rather use your dial-up modem or buy a 3 G modem locally. At the office a client also wanted us to install a complicated mapping system on Linux. Tried several flavours of Linux in order to make it work but in the end we had to explain to the client that in the case of operating systems you get what you pay for. Installed it on Windows and it worked first time.
Yeah, everyone has different needs, but very few of my clients still use dial-up modems. In fact, many new laptops (and netbooks) no longer have them built in.
So while I'd agree that if u need dial-up, and you're not prepared to do some manual labour, Linux may not be the best way to go, I'd still say if you're an average Netbook user, who needs email, web access (via wifi and/or 3g) and to type a document now and then, any of the options in the article would be fine.
I definitely think it's inaccurate to say things like "none of the Linux operating systems can handle a modem of any kind" and imply that portability goes out the window.
(Incidentally, you don't wanna know how many problems I've had installing dial-up modems on various flavours of Windows over the last 12 years or so. It doesn't always just work, believe me. I'm just glad dial-up's almost dead.)
So while I'd agree that if u need dial-up, and you're not prepared to do some manual labour, Linux may not be the best way to go, I'd still say if you're an average Netbook user, who needs email, web access (via wifi and/or 3g) and to type a document now and then, any of the options in the article would be fine.
I definitely think it's inaccurate to say things like "none of the Linux operating systems can handle a modem of any kind" and imply that portability goes out the window.
(Incidentally, you don't wanna know how many problems I've had installing dial-up modems on various flavours of Windows over the last 12 years or so. It doesn't always just work, believe me. I'm just glad dial-up's almost dead.)
porchrat
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Now that is a troll if I ever saw one.
porchrat
Honorary Master
Can you get Nokia PC Suite for Linux?
That is something I have wanted for a while but as far as I know it isn't available yet. I am hoping that all this Android stuff and the various other mobile Linux flavours that have been announced are going to make Nokia PC Suite on Linux a reality.
It is one thing being able to connect your cell to your machine like a flash storage device, but it is another to be able to sync your contacts and calender with the laptop that is something I have noticed people who own Nokias and running Linux complaining about.
Unless I have missed it and it is already out there?
Agree!
I run vanilla Ubuntu 9.10 on my Samsung NC10. The only thing slightly out of the ordinary that I've done is to activate auto hide on the bars. O yes, my Vodafone k3565 modem works just fine too...
I am speechless...
That's to sync Windows Mobile, right? There is compatible sync software for Linux. Not sure what it's called, but my friend uses it to sync his Sony Ericsson Xperia and says it works well.
Just point me in the right directon where I can get drivers for modems and I will be happy. A comment such as yours does not really take the matter further, does it?
Neither does a comment like this:
Really, if you want help from the Linux community, I suggest you don't start by going in guns blazing insulting the operating system. It is hardly a way to endear yourself to people.
And quite honestly, I think the Linux community would be better off without people like you.
porchrat
Honorary Master
Seriously?
K3NS31 could you please see if you could find out from your friend what that piece of software is called and drop me a private message at some point to let me know?
If you wish I could send you a private message as a reminder as well?
Is it an open source project or is it proprietary?
I will start doing my own research into it as well then. I have up until now not really bothered with syncing my phone, but with the recent demise of my old reliable Nokia (well over 5 years he served me but he recently met his end in the ocean...don't ask) I am now looking for a new phone and as I don't run a Microsoft OS I would like to have the ability to sync and that will influence my decision with regard to which brand I go with.
It isn't just for Windows Mobile, you install it on your computer (MS operating systems only) and it straight away detects your Nokia phone when you plug it in regardless of the firmware/software the phone happens to be running (AFAIK)
jetlee
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You might want to check out this link http://www.synce.org/moin/ .. for syncing winmo with linux
porchrat
Honorary Master
I probably wouldn't get a phone running Windows Mobile as it looks kind of slow (no offence to the fans of it that is just my experience).
However it is good to know that should the phone I finally decide on run Windows Mobile it may be possible to sync it.
This does strike me as a little off-topic, perhaps I had better open up a thread relating to this topic in the Linux forum.
Thanks for the helpful information jetlee
I am sorry, I was not aware that the right to insult other operating systems was reserved for those who love Linux.
I am open minded - when I usesd Linux there was nothing much that bothered me except for the fact that support is very difficult to get - by support I mean that I type in my problem in Google, and Google comes back with 5000 pages with an answer to my problem. With Linux you get back a few pages with other people asking the same question but with no answers.
If Linux really wants to take over, the people who knows Linux would have to become much more active in providing solutions.
killadoob
Honorary Master
Great mine is one i think
Back in the late 80s, I was using a modem on a Unix system with no problems whatsoever - that's what made your statement so ludicrous. I assume you are referring to 3g modems, so do yourself a favour and search these forums for betavine (or for that matter, ask google).
Criticism is valid. However, like you say, it should be constructive. I don't think that saying Linux is not a proper operating system is a good way to get help.
If you want help - you will find that Linux people are very helpful, provided you:
(1) Post in the correct forum
(2) Ask nicely
Remember that most people who do help are volunteers who are happy to impart their wisdom to ignoramusses like myself, but who really don't like to have their operating system run down, nor are willing to waste time on people who are not willing to be specific in what they are looking for.
My 5c worth.
Personally, I have found that Ubuntu has loads of support, and I have always been able to find the solution online (or establish there is no solution to certain hardware problems).
The ubuntu forums tend to be particularly helpful.