Gee, an engineer that knows less about Linux (or at least certain aspects
of it) than me. Welcome aboard! Prepare for frustration . . .
First, let me interject on Ray's behalf that you have not given us enough
information to help you with your problem (hey, I think I'm getting the
hang of this!)
I have managed to get linux 9.1 running on my Compaq 4000 (Pentium MMX)
machine. After a bit of a struggle I got it to recognize the
linux-compatible U.S. Robotics modem and assign it to ttyS4. Through
the Mandrake Control Center (MDC) I used DrakConnect to set up the
internet connection thro