If you want to connect your Eee PC to the internet using a stand-alone modem or a mobile phone modem, German company Nova Media is offering a new mobile connection manager called “launch2net for Linux”.
The configuration assistant detects your mobile device & configures your mobile Internet connection without the need to enter cryptic settings like user names, passwords or modem scripts.
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Connect your cell phone, USB-modem, ExpressCard modem or PC datacard to your Asus EeePCintosh computer and run launch2net for Linux.
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launch2net for Linux takes care of all connection setting details and with a click of your mouse you are connected to the Internet.
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launch2net for Linux supports many USB modems used by mobile network carriers worldwide.
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launch2net for Linux supports high-speed HSUPA connections with up to 7.2 Mbit/s download and up to 2 Mbit/s upload speed (HSUPA) as well as standard EDGE and GPRS.
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launch2net for Linux is compatible to Asus Eee PC 2GB, 4GB and 8GB with kernel 2.6.21.4-eeepc -5 and -6