you may still have to use the setserial command to get it up and going, try using cat /proc/pci from the terminal to get an output of everything that is connected to your pci bus, and look for some text that describes your modem, i know that this is vague in my words as i am just now getting wet in linux, but here is a link that helped me with my modem problems axion.physics.ubc.ca/ppp-linux.html this will help you with finding the modem and to set up your pp when you do, worst comes to worst you can save the 20 bones for the pay drivers and just ebay an external modem, there are plenty on there for under 30 bucks and most of them are new in box.

Yes, the comment above indicates how nice you try to be.

Yes, you pointed out you used a different utility than what you said. Tell you what, Dieter...I've gotten this working on at least a dozen different laptops, of all different types, with different distros, for lots of different people. They have at least been good to work with and courteous; I'm taking my spare time trying to help you, and all we've received is sarcasm and misinformation.

Good luck getting it working. Hope someone else wants to assist you.

I really must have insulted you. If I only knew how?

Thanks RedEyez. I will try it to find out what happened.
But I already have ordered an external modem. Thanks again.

[QUOTE=dfwjung]Thanks RedEyez. I will try it to find out what happened.
But I already have ordered an external modem. I have a hunch that my problem is related to my new processor. AMD Athlon 64 X2 AM2 42000+. Either the modem driver or the Linux kernel can not handle 64 bit processor.
Thanks again.

The Distro will handle the AMD architecture. YOU need to install the external modem to the RS-232 port. Then interface YOUR system with Wvdial, Kinternet, or Kppp to get online with the internet. There are more choices, depending on YOUR Distro. Turn on the modem power before installing from CD-ROM or a network install. The hardware is auto detected in most Distros.