Cox Cable Webstar Modem with Redhat Linux or Alternatives?
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Folks, Didaskalos asked for help, not a snarkfest. Webstar cable modems that are USB devices may well have Windows only “drivers” because they are using some of the computer’s CPU cycles to emulate circuitry the cable modem would otherwise have to supply in an Ethernet based version. It’s also a handy way to segregate pricing tiers for some cable ISP’s who offer single computer “home” services, multiple computer “home network” services at a higher price, and business services, at still higher prices. Even if he were still running Windows 98, he might not find a compatible USB device driver, as Win 98SE had spotty USB support. Win2K and WinXP may not be appropriate systems for the hardware available, either, and could force additional expenses for antivirus and malware protections, on a person with limited resources. Linux may be a perfect adequate solution for his father-in-law. As to what h
