Rick, scanModem recommends SLMODEMD.gcc4.2.tar.gz : Support type needed or chipset: slmodemd An ALSA (Advanced Linux Sound Architecture) modem driver: snd-intel8x0m provides Low Level support enabling contact with the modem hardware. For all BUT Conexant chip soft modems (using hsfmodem software) complementary High Level support is through a Smartlink utility: slmodemd Download from http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/packages/smartlink/ the package SLMODEMD.gcc4.2.tar.gz having a compiled slmodemd. Unpack under Linux with: $ tar zxf SLMODEMD.gcc4.2.tar.gz and read instructions therein. But briefly, the modem is setup with command: sudo slmodemd -c YOUR_COUNTRY --alsa modem:1 reporting dynamic creation of ports: /dev/ttySL0 --> /dev/pts/N , with N some number Read DOCs/Smartlink.txt and Modem/DOCs/YourSystem.txt for follow through guidance. Regards, Antonio On Sun, Apr 26, 2009 at 11:33 PM, Rick @ Yahoo <r_vecranges@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Hello > > Complete Newbie here. > > Would like some help to configure my modem. > I tried to read other forums but still don't have it working. > https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/67722 > > I've got a IBM Thinkpad iSeries 1200 running Xubuntu 8.04 > > At one stage I could detect the modem in PPP GNOME...but now it's no longer dectecting the modem once I upgraded slmodemd from 2.9.9 to 2.9.11. > > Modem has never worked since installing Xubuntu. > > Thanks in advanced. > > R's > Rick > > ModemData.txt is attached. > > > Enjoy a safer web experience. Upgrade to the new Internet Explorer 8 optimised for Yahoo!7. Get it now. <div><br></div>