Quote Originally Posted by insomica

is there a way around this? or do i have to install knoppix on a hdd to use these drivers?

if not please let me know that too i have ask around a few forums but i have not got a anything yet.

thanks.
Smart move getting a Linux compatible modem but yes you must install to hard drive if you want to install drivers. I assume that the drivers that come w/ Knoppix will not work for your modem. The read-only error is because you cannot write to a booted cd.

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It may be possible to load the drivers from a floppy or hard drive during boot.