That did it, I had a "." Thanks:) kent
----- Original Message ----- From: Bob Hilliard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: ktb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <debian-user@lists.debian.org> Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2000 2:39 PM Subject: Re: ip-up.d / can't start script > "ktb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > > > > 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 > -- > _ > |_) _ |_ Robert D. Hilliard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > |_) (_) |_) Palm City, FL USA PGP Key ID: A8E40EB9 >
