F8: problem with dial-up
Michael Klinosky
mpk2 at enter.net
Sun Nov 25 20:28:12 UTC 2007
Karl:
> It would be of help to know what kind of computer and which Modem? I
> hope the Modem is a serial port type.
Why would the kind of computer matter for this? It's an IBM Aptiva (a
tower). The modem is a Diamond (I think SupraExpress) V.90 ? (just below
a V.92), serial.
Antonio:
> Could you try to use wvdial to dialout?
It'll be Christmas till I get to that machine again.
> /etc/wvdial.conf looks like this:
> [snip]
> Then add your username/password and be set.
I have to create that file (with an editor) - yes?
Ric:
> If you're running KDE kppp works great.
I'm a gnomite. :)
> I use it all the time. Keep in
> mind that your init string is the single most important line to edit
> properly.
hmmm ... I was wondering if I need to put something in there (it's
blank). In troubleshooting, I tried 'at', but that gave an error.
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