stoogie

Hi, I'm trying to use an Olitec Speedcom2000 external modem (serial connection)on a pc with SuSe Linux 8.2. Do I need special drivers for this? I can only find win drivers when I search. Has anyone had experieince with this modem? Any help and advice will be greatly appreciated as I'm not too good at hardware stuff. So far the documents I have read about modems just blows my mind!!