What would be the simplest system to send sms from linux server?

Question

What would be the simplest system to send sms from linux server? It`s a Debian system. There would be not much SMSes. What hardware and software to use? Maybe use some SMS sending service?

Answer 1

Yeah, I think the simplest way would be getting a serial GSM modem, or a GSM phone with a serial connection, and a SIM card. Some USB ones can work, but is better getting a serial one and staying on the safe side.

Serial modems don't need any drivers, you just need to connect via the serial port (/dev/tty...) and dump there the commmands...

Also, if you want it easier, you can install the SMS Tools available on Linux. They are packaged with the easy name 'smstools' in Ubuntu, Debian, and other Distros.

Last version is number 3, and you can get some info on this site: http://smstools3.kekekasvi.com/