On Sunday June 10 2007 3:16:41 pm E. Robert Tisdale wrote: > I have installed Fedora Core 7 on my hp pavillion a730n desktop computer > with a U.S.Robotics(Mod - 5610B) internal modem (PCI bus) and on another > older computer with a 56K Fles Rockwell internal modem (ISA bus). > > I don't think that either system detects the internal modem (there is no > /dev/modem). http://www.usr.com/support/product-template.asp?prod=5610b There's a linux driver for your 5610b modem there. I've used it successfully in the past but I have a memory of having to 'fool' around with it a little. Sorry I couldn't be more specific, but it's been a long time since I had to worry about a modem. But I've had your exact model running under earlier versions of Fedora. Good luck on getting that laptop modem to work, however. Try linmodem.org for ideas -- Claude Jones Levit & James, Inc. Leesburg, VA