Hi, > Abortive attempts to load internal hard modems on Linux thru' the years > have deterred me from attempting to do so on FC4. Anyone tell me if it > is possible ?. Depends on the modem. Have a look at linmodems.org (IIRC). That said, internal modems should never be put near a computer. They are typically that poor that if you get a spur on the phoneline, it can blow the b'jesus out of the motherboard and memory. Use an external one. TTFN Paul -- "Logic, my dear Zoe, is merely the ability to be wrong with authority" - Dr Who