If you are in Australia I can suggest a few places to get an ISA modem that is a HARDWARE modem, ie a modem with a brain.. :) Regards Brian ----- Original Message ----- From: "abi5" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2000 8:23 AM Subject: [newbie] software modem > I have had linux mandrake 6.1 helios for a short time now, but i am unable > to set up my sound card or my modem with it. i have followed all the > instructions and set the os up properly as was shown in the instruction > manuals that came, however the sound card keeps on making a loud noise and > the modem is said to be always busy. i have contacted the computer > manufacturers who have said that they cannot help me. > > the only thing that i know is that my modem is a software modem and uses an > isa slot. i understand that because of this the modem will not work with > linux. However i do not have anymore pci slots free, so i was wondering if > you could tell me if i can get hold of an isa Hardware modem or if 6.1 > helios will work with a USB modem. > > my cdrom also seems to lock up after i put a cd into it. it will not open > again until i reboot the system. > > Any help at all would greatly be appreeciated. > > Thanks abi. >