modem detection

[Lorin Pino]

housam marzouk wrote:
> good day,
>  
> I'm new to ubontu and just installed it on my pc together with win 
> xp. I found it very interesting and excellent os. I've only one 
> problem, i can't connect to the internet through ubuntu. the system 
> can not autodetect the modem. I'm using a Generic soft K56 data fax 
> modem. can any one help me solving this problem or should I install an 
> external modem and which type suitable to purchase.
> thanks
> housam
>
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Maybe someone else can help on getting your current modem to work.  If 
you end up getting another, here is one place to look at modem reviews: 
http://www.linuxquestions.org/hcl/index.php/cat/121
~Lorin