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  sudo tail -f /var/log/messages

Then connect the USB modem device. Tell us what new messages get
displayed on the terminal.

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http://ubuntu.indika.net.id/ubuntu/pool/universe/u/usbview/ or search
the web for your distro version.

Also check this thread:
http://www.ae.iitm.ac.in/pipermail/ilugc/2008-December/045331.html

SK

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