It turns out that the server I have been using has networking screwed up. I have been upgrading this thing for over three years by hand. Through countless upgrades the networking got hosed somehow. I installed the modem into a fresh install on a spare computer and ipmasquerading worked first time. Goes to show you that UBF kills you every time.
Thanks to all who gave replys. Next step is email over dial up line. Any suggestions? -- Bruce Jackson Linux: because reboots are for hardware upgrades!
