On Tue, 05 Jun 2001 10:47:32 PDT, Sidney wrote: > > Given that this is a problem common to all versions of linux, it does not > seem that the solution is in editing any ppp file. It almost seems that > there is a failure in some part of the hardware whose only effect is to > prevent linux from going online. My facititious suggestion that a gremlin > who does not like linux dwells in my computer is only a bit more implausible. >
Scrap wvdial, setup ppp with pppconfig, test your connection, add the option "demand" to the file "/etc/ppp/peers/provider". It is no longer necessary to use wvdial or diald to automate a ppp connection. (thank God) Works nicely. -- Paul T. Wright <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -currently seeking employment-