ok i have stumbled on this
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vodafon...iver_for_Linux
it lists my type of usb 3g dongle modem
but i was wondering if it would work on the n800
i know it works on something called an eee http://forums.cnet.co.uk/-podcast-/i...last_post_date

first from searchs i know
the n800 can not power it (solved i have a plug in the wall usb charger that can provide it power through its 2nd usb cable(thats there for that very purpose))

the n800 needs to be set to host port (solved i believe there is an app that can toggle it)

i am very new to linuz if i attempt this it would take me a day or two atleast and may not work through just me not getting to gripd with this over complicated os, if a linux guru could try this and comfirm if it works or not that would be really really appreciated