Mandrake Linux won't connect to the Net
Much to my surprise I have successfully partitioned my HDD and installed Mandrake 9.0 Linux from a couple of magazine discs.
The only problem is that I can't connect to the internet and attempts to do so result in the following message:
" kppp cannot find:
/dev/modem
Please make sure you have set up your modem device on the modem tab of the set up dialogue. "
Device is Best Data Data/Fax modem so not a Windows only software device. It is listed on Win XP info as being connected to COM 3. Not sure if I have it connected properly as the Mandrake terminology differs from that of the XP System Summary.
It won't be the end if I can't find a solution but it will be a disappointment as I mostly use this PC for Internet access and was prompted to try Linux as a result of being blessed (or burdened) with a natural curiosity, but we all know what curiosity did to the cat.........