Modem isn't supported

[PorPorMe]

Just installed Mandriva (first Linux experience,take it easy on me!) It recognizes my modem,UsRobotics usb5670, but no driver. None at Mfg either.Did a Google but have come up dry so far. Any ideas where I can get a driver to work for this thing? Bear in mind it will probly take me 3 days to figure out how to install it!!!
Thanks

[oz]

I think that's a winmodem and they generally don't work well with Linux, and require Windows to run properly. You might be able to find a solution at LinModems.org where their goal is to try to make winmodems work with Linux.

Hope it works out for you.

[PorPorMe]

This isn't worth messing with-modems are cheep-and get one that is supported.
Thanks

[PorPorMe]

Trying to find a modum has been more problematic than I thought! Even Comp USA looked at me like I had 3 heads.
But on the bright side, I got my modum to work-Don't even ask me how 'cause I don't have a clue. Poke and prod-change settings here and there over a day or two-well, I'm clueless as to what I did that made it work.
thanks for your sugestions but I am to new to be able to deal with all this command line crap-I can barly get to root!!!!
Damn things are complicated. Haven't even used DOS in 15 years.
OH,the fun this is going to be !!!

[oz]

Glad you got your current modem to work.

Look at LinuxCommand.org for learning the command line.

Don't hesitate to post new threads with any new questions.

Have fun with Linux!