Basically dude, the simplest way to have a modem that works with linux, unix, BSD, QNX, BeOS etc... in fact, anything... is to buy a proper modem.

by a proper modem i mean an EXTERNAL modem that runs from one of the serial ports (NOT USB!!!) on your computer.

The internal modems (ISA excluded) almost always use some of your processor power to do the job that they should be doing.

You'll get a more reliable conection, and the ability to run any operating system without worries.

£29.00 in UK buys you a decent V92 external modem, why waste money on an internal jobby?




as a side note, internal modems also will increase the heat inside the case of your computer, external ones are a nice foot warmer in winter