Problem with Linux recognizing modem

I have a modem that is installed on COM2, and is internal. It is compatible with all Hayes-type commands. PPPd is setup to dial out (using chat, using ppp-go). However, when I run it, I get something like this: pppd[299] tcgetattr I/O error. This sounded like a problem talking to my modem, or a

Need help running man on newly installed Debian system

I have recently installed Debian using the instructions on the web site. (I used a 5 floppy set). Everything seems to work fine. But man is missing (or so I think). I cannot access the manpages (am i doing it incorrectly by using man?) and whatis also doesnt work. I have combed the distribution