[mdlug-newbie] Modem Monitor Problem with Ubuntu Version 6.1

[Nichols, Gibson (G.M.)]

When I've had problems that I've taken to the group there was always
someone willing to help.  Bring the CD, PC, Keyboard, mouse and power
cable.

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From: mdlug-newbie-bounces at mdlug.org
[mailto:mdlug-newbie-bounces at mdlug.org] On Behalf Of Roland
Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 2:47 PM
To: mdlug-newbie at mdlug.org
Subject: [mdlug-newbie] Modem Monitor Problem with Ubuntu Version 6.1


I attended the Oct and Nov 2006 meetings and got information on getting
up and running with Ubuntu.  Mary T gave me a serial modem (US Robotics
Sportmodem with X2) that I hooked up with Ubuntu Version 6.06.  I had a
number of problems in getting it to work.  Initially it would dial as
soon as I opened Ubuntu.  Since there were a large number of updates
available for this version I downloaded them.  After the download the
modem would hang up as soon as it made contact with my ISP.  I then got
a copy of Ubuntu 5.1 and everything works OK.
 
Since Version 6.1 is now available I downloaded a copy.  Everything is
OK except that a I cannot talk to the modem.  The drop down dialog box
has the Activate line grayed out.  I can set properties OK but cannot
contact the modem.  I posted my problem on the Ubuntu forum but have not
got any responses.
 
So right now I am back to Version 5.1, which is OK but why is there a
problem with 6.1?
 
If anyone has an idea of what might be done to get the Modem Monitor to
work I would be interested in getting the information.
 
The copy of 6.1 I am using was downloaded to a CD from the WSU site.
Since it didn't work I went to another PC at another location burned
another CD.  It behaves the same way so it doesn't seem to be me or my
equipment resulting in a bad CD.
 
For general information I am using a Dell 4400 desktop and have Windows
XP Home installed on the primary HD (30 gb) and am dual booting Ubuntu
on the slave HD (60 gb).
 
If there is a possibility that someone could look at my installation I
could bring the cpu to the meeting on Jan 13.  If that was possible what
else would I need to bring (i.e. monitor, mouse, keyboard etc.)?  Or
should I give up and be happy with Version 5.1?
 
Thanks,
 
Roland Maki
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