Recently I acquired a Novatel Ovation MC950D UMTS Modem. A quick google to find links on how to setup revealed a few generic methods, with nothing very Ubuntu specific. As is turns out, the Mobile Broadband setup is build right into the Network Manager.
I simply configured a udev script to activate [...]
Well, I caught a glimpse of what I expect will be the realm of my next computer purchase; A cheap, functional and powerful netbook with built in UMTS modem and a high resolution LED backlit convertible tablet display with SSD drive and enough RAM to do real tasks and drive a feature rich desktop.
Of course [...]