[newbie] Modem

[Don]

I have tried several versions of Linux and have had no success getting
any of them to recognize a modem.  I had an internal winmodem.  Removed
it and have an external modem that is listed as compatible with Linux.
It is a Zoltrix FMVSP56e and works great with Win98.  Recently installed
Mandrake 8, again with no recognition of the modem.
I would appreciate your help,
Don