winmodem found during configure, but shows busy

[whynotlinux]

Hi; new to forum. Trying my brand new Koppix 5.0.1 on HP a520n tower, normally an XP machine. The Agere soft-modem uses COM3. I feel sure knoppix sees the modem because if I specify wrong port, the message change to something like not found. If I specify /dev/ttyS2 (equivalent to DOS's COM3) it says busy. Any help appreciated!

[rusty]

Hi,
Knoppix does not come with drivers for your modem, however this post and it's links might be of help.

http://www.knoppix.net/forum/viewtop...056&highlight=

Good luck!