Re: Setting up PPP on Linux

[Bruce Smith <bruce@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

>     Saw the flyer at the computer show Sunday.  Couldn't make the
> meeting this past Tuesday, though I desperately wanted to be
> there.

Greetings, hopefully you will be able to make some future meetings!

>     I've an old 50 MHz Packard-Bell that I installed RedHat Linux
> 5.0 last week.  I purchased a 14.4 modem from the computer show
> and for some reason, after saving the values in the modem's
> register,
> I can no longer get dialout to function (I believe I really
> screwed setserial and all that jazz).

That could be a lot of things.  What program are you using
to dialout with?  Try "minicom" to see if you can dial something.

>     I have a permanent net connection in my apartment (57.6k
> speed,
> and *only* at that speed).  I'd like to set up the system for
> 57.6k
> but don't know what I'd have to go through.  I'm an old UNIX
> man (System III on an Altos 68000), so getting PPP running on
> a PC (running a UNIX clone no less!) is very new to me.

I'm confused.  What kind of connection does the 56KB line have?
It's 56KB *only*, and you only have a 14.4 modem?

>     If anyone would be willing/able to assist me, I'd greatly
> appreciate
> it.  Send all email : hoagy@netmeg.org or feel free to jingle
> 387-7830 (Matt).

I'll help if I can.

>     Looking forward to the Saturday meeting!

We meet every Tuesday evening.  The Saturday, May 16, is a
one time only event.  Hope to see you soon.

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Bruce Smith                bruce@armintl.com
System Administrator / Network Administrator
Armstrong International, Inc.
Three Rivers, Michigan  49093  USA
http://www.armstrong-intl.com/
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