We need the ModemData.txt from his System to advise. Browse http://linmodems.technion.ac.il and download scanModem.gz . Within a Linux partition gunzip scanModem.gz To make it executable: chmod +x scanModem Run diagnositics with: ./scanModem If it is a not an HDA hosted modem, the software at http://linux.dell.com/files/ubuntu/hardy/modem-drivers/hsf/ may be sufficient. My own bias is that $20 for lifetime updates from Linuxant is a reasonable deal. MarvS On Mon, Aug 4, 2008 at 5:51 AM, James <ziegler.james@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > I'm looking for a free open source hsf conexant modem driver for the 2.6 > series kernel. I'm looking for a friend who is new to linux and really can't > afford the $20 for a linuxant driver. Is there any other option? >