minicom for modem in FC2

[Edward]

jim martin wrote:
> it is a modem on my HP laptop, the modem that it has
> is Agere Systems AC'97 modem.  I used the WMware to
> install Linux on my windows.  I feel it can detect my
> modem as it shows as ONLINE after I type in minicom in
> my Linux.  For example, if I type in minicom in a
> linux box without a modem, it will show as offline. 
> The problem is I don't know how to connect to internet
> using minicom, after I type minicom, it come out a
> windows and I can't type any thing more about it
> 

OK, if it is TRULY working, make sure Minicom is looking at the right 
modem device (ttyS0, ttyS1, ttyS2...).

If it really is working, you should ALWAYS be able to type "AT", hit 
enter, and the modem should respond with "OK".

If not, it is not working I'm afraid.

Regards,
Ed.