"ktb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
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> I've searched the archives and I can't find my answer. I used pppconfig to
> create my dialup. I need to start my firewall *after* I have logged onto
> the Internet. I looked in "ip-up" and it looks to me like it uses scripts
> placed in "/etc/ppp/ip-up.d". I place a simple Perl script (that works from
> the command line) in "/etc/ppp/ip-up.d". Logged out and back in and tried
> "pon" I logged on fine by my script didn't run to start my firewall. I set
> permission and ownership exactly the same as "exim" in the said directory.
> I'm using Slink. What am I doing wrong here?
> Thanks,
> kent
What is the name of your script? The files in /etc/ppp/ip-up.d
are run using run-parts, which is picky about the file names it will
run - particularly it will not accept a filename containing a `.' See
man run-parts,
Bob
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