info center finds the external usb "softmodem" - but i cant locate it with kppp under devices...

yes, first it was with an lt winmodem, now its with external usb modem.

problem is that i am transfering any solutions, of working stuff from a "dumb" webbie tv screen over to my pc - so posting output from anything is going to be troublesome, if not very diffiult.

how can i get knoppix/debian to get to the modem, and get connected, so that i can at least relay data directly to posting, if not a workaround, get the modem happy.

thanks immensely,
Cuddles