I too was in the same boat as you about a month and a half ago. I had Sound Blaster internal PCI modem. I tried the software and the settings. It was just easier to sell the card and pick up an external hardware modem. Linux used it without a hitch and life got interesting in surfing the web through Linux's eyes.
The cost is about twice then a internal. Mine is a Hayes advertised to work under Windows and Linux. Ran about $75.00 and well worth the all the headaches. I don't mean to discourage you from doing it otherwise I just wish to spare you the trouble, especially if you completely new to Linux like myself. Good luck. -------------------------------------------------------
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