Melanie, For 14f1:2f00 Communication controller: Conexant Systems, Inc. HSF 56k HSFi Modem the $20 USD is not avoidable, But with forever free upgrades, it is not unreasonable. MarvS On Sat, Mar 7, 2009 at 9:48 PM, Melanie Benns <melaniebenns@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Hi there, > > Is it possible to use my modem with open source drivers? I am not > willing to pay $20USD for a 56k driver nor use this modem at 14k. > > If not, I will just purchase a NetComm modem: > > L56DM+S InModem 56 Model IN5699 (OEM pack), Model IN5692, Lucent > 1646T00/1034AH-J (Mars-2) chipset, Requires Lucent "Linmodem" driver > > This modem is available locally here in Australia ($10USD). Presumably, > the Linux driver is free? > > Please reply to the following email address: > sam@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > > Cheers, > Paul Rolleston >