Very Computer

I am trying to install and get Linux to dientify my modem. For some reason
it won't. I have tried every thing to try to get it to initialize. My modem
is in Com 3. I have made a symbolic link from /dev/cua2 to /dev/modem. I
have tried to use minicom and all it does is pretend to inititialize and
when it dials it stays silent and does nothing for a looong time.  I tried
to test it to using echo "atdtnumbernumber/n" >/dev/cua2. Linux
Gurus..HEEEELLLPP!!! I have read many things and spent hours in Branes and
Nobles reading books on configuring Libux and hardware. Thanks!!!
 PumbaaDpig