Re: [TCLUG:18140] dial on demand (ppp) and knowing it

[Dave Sherohman <esper@usinternet.com>]

Ben Luey said:
> Is there a better way to see if I'm
> online (I can't to a process check since pppd is loaded with offline)

Simple.  Don't ask pppd.  Instead, check whether you have a default route set
(if (route -n | grep -q UG); then fetchmail) or whether the ppp interface is
active (if (ifconfig ppp0 | grep -q UP); then fetchmail).

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