I am having problems with using my modem from Linux.  I am trying
to use the 'kermit' program to talk to my modem and dial out.  When
I enter kermit and try to connect to the modem, it gives an 'I/O error'.
My modem is on com port 1, /dev/modem is linked to /dev/ttyS0 which has
major number 4, and minor number 64.  Whenever I try 'cat > /dev/modem'
it gives the same error.  When my machine boots it says serial driver
3.8 with AUTO_IRQ, and then identifies a ttys2 as a 16450 (I think that's
the number).  I expect it should recognize my modem and the serial port
I have my mouse on (com2) at that point also.  Any help would be appreciated.
Please respond to me as I do not read this news group frequently.

Jeff Johnson
picl3@fsphy1.physics.fsu.edu