Modem on Presario 2100 and i386 questions

[Craig Bakalian]

Hi,
	I just installed Ubuntu on a Compaq Presario 2100.  Ubuntu network  
manager cannot get the ALi Corparation M5457 AC '97 Modem  
Controller.  I did the scan modem download thing, and I really see no  
point to attempting to get a driver to run the internal modem.  So,  
is there a reliable and inexpensive external modem out there that  I  
could serial or usb port to that is compatible with Ubuntu 8.04.
	Also, what is the deal with i386 and all of the applications that  
are not compatible.  I just don't get why i386 computers are not  
supported for so many interesting applications, especially  
development tools, because I am a Objective C programmer (Mac OS X).   
Anybody privy to why there is little support for i386 motherboards?
	Also, I am buying my son a bran spanking new HP desktop (something  
with an intel core duo) for his birthday.  When I install Ubuntu on  
it am I going to get the same lack of support for i386 and modems?

Craig Bakalian
560 Keswick Drive
Yardley, PA 19067
215-428-0856
cbakalian at copper.net



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