[08:28] <blahdeblah> Anyone using the Huawei E173 USB mobile broadband modem with Optus?  It doesn't show up as supported on https://wiki.ubuntu.com/AustralianTeam/Projects/WirelessBroadbandInformation but given the number of other Huawei modems on there, i'd probably be willing to risk it.  Any thoughts?
[08:30] <nisshh> blahdeblah, i would give it a shot, i wouldnt be surprised if it needed some extra config though, looking at the other models and the config they need
[08:41] <head_victim> blahdeblah: buy me one and I'll test it for you ;)
[08:51] <timgws_> head_victim: I will give you one if you want it :P
[08:52] <head_victim> My wireless consists of a home network gateway, which can be cumbersome at times
[08:53] <head_victim> But handy when holidaying with the wife.
[08:56] <timgws> my flatmate is all over me not getting ADSL for some reason
[08:56] <timgws> :P
[09:08] <head_victim> I have cable and I'm quite happy with it :)
[09:09] <head_victim> The wireless is my backup wan port and my holiday trip tagalong
[09:12] <blahdeblah> timgws: Are you seriously saying that you have an E173 that you're not using?
[16:04] <timgws> blahdeblah: well, you see, it did go through the washing machine, and it just does not appear to work like it used to
[16:04] <timgws> though, it could just be my reception
[16:05] <timgws> but yes. I now have four other 3g USB/WiFi devices
[16:05] <timgws> :P