I use an "at" modem command that makes the modem give audible dialing and negotiation. With very little practice I know when it's connected, busy, screwed up during handshake, etc. This works great for me, YMMV.
On 25-Nov-97 Andrew Akins wrote: >I was wondering what people use for handling their PPP dialups. I've >been using simple pppd, which works well. But, it has no feedback - I >have to simply wait, and run ps to see if it makes the connection. What >tools or programs (if any) would provide more information/feedback? I'm >running X, so an x-based tool or program would be cool... > >-- >+--------------------------------------------------------------------+ >| Andrew Akins | >| Home: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - http://www.ames.net/igor/ | >| Work: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - http://www.cms-gt.com/ | >+--------------------------------------------------------------------+ >| May your villages remain ignorant of tax collectors, and may your | >| sons be many and ugly and strong and willing workers, and may your | >| daughters be few and beautiful and excellent providers of love | >| gifts from eminent families that live very far away, and may your | >| lives be blessed by the beauty that has touched mine. | >| - Number Ten Ox, "Bridge of Birds" | >+--------------------------------------------------------------------+ > > >-- >TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to >[EMAIL PROTECTED] . >Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . ----------------------------------------- Ralph Winslow [EMAIL PROTECTED] The IQ of the group is that of the member whose IQ is lowest divided by the number of members. -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
