If, like me, you want to use a voice/fax modem to send faxes, log incoming phone calls, and run some shell scripts to control your phone then this modem fits the bill. The only thing I've found that it doesn't do is provide a second RJ-11 jack for a telephone.
About the size and shape of a DSL line filter, the modem plugs directly into a USB port and works with any operating system supporting a USB interface, including Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. Configuration is automatic and reliable without the potential conflicts of an internal modem. And the USB port provides power to the modem, so you don't need a power cube. That means no bulky power cube when you travel and no power cube clutter at your desk.
Debian/Ubuntu systems already include the driver so nothing more needs to be done other than to plug it in.
While running tail -f /var/log/messages, plug in the USB modem. It will reveal something like /dev/ttyACM0. Next, either create a symbolic link to /dev/modem
cd /dev sudo ln -s ttyACM0 modem
or invoke minicom -s and set /dev/ttyACM0 as the device and exit minicom setup
While in minicom, typing AT<ENTER> should result in OK, proving that it works.
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