For the quick and easy way to install from source:
Code:
tar -zxvf <filename>.tar.gz
cd <filename>
./configure
make
su
make install
Just make sure to read any README or INSTALL files first. And to get drivers for most "winmodems", surf over to
linmodems.org
If it's an rpm you're trying to install, try this
Code:
rpm -Uvh <filename>.rpm
HTH
Baldrick