[ILUG] linux on a laptop

[Vincent Cunniffe]

Dave Wilson wrote:
> 
> > The third card (Xircom Combo 10/100/56k modem) worked perfectly and
> > instantly... quite impressive. Literally plug in the card, hear the beep,
> > and type 'ping server' and it worked. Nice.
> >
> > Anyone know where I can get one of those Xircom's on the high street in
> > Dublin (this one's borrowed, sadly ;-)
> 
> Is this the RealPort dongleless one? I believe I saw one in PC World in
> Blanchardstown yesterday, for a price of the order of IEP250.00 (don't quote
> me; I wasn't shopping, just replacing a broken card, so I didn't note prices).

Yes, RealPort double-deck one with the plugs inset directly into the card
itself, so there are no extension cables at all. Very nice card, but damn
expensive.

Vin