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Re: pppd AARRRRGGGHHHH!!!!
> I've tried running pppd in any shape way or form, yet it doesn't work.
> I tried making the connection with minicom, then quiting with ALT-Q
> (not resetting) and running pppd /dev/ttyS3 38400 modem
> defaultroute, but the damn modem hung up before I even finished
> typing the command. I've tried using a chat script, and although chat is
Are you trying to race with computer? Aren't DOOM and Quake fit better for
this kind of things?
Wouldn't I insult you if I remnind you that you should not actually type
it, but can prepare script beforehand and run it?
> installed, running pppd /dev/ttyS3 38400 connect <script_name>
> etc. didn't even caused chat to dial, the process just seemed to
> finish immediatly. Help anyone???
If you are running RedHat, you may use network configurator for PPP, which
has chat script configurator also. Other distributions should have
similiar things by now too.
You may look into PPP-HOWTO and/or ISP-Hookup HOWTO, they should also have
ready scripts and instructions.
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