Re: [TCLUG:3679] RFC: ppp_UofM

["Shawn R. Waite" <wait0018@itlabs.umn.edu>]

John J. Trammell wrote:

> Hello all:
>
> Since the subject of connecting to the U of M modem pool with
> Linux has come up several times recently, can I suggest that we
> generate a package (RPM, SRPM, tarball, ...) to simplify the
> process for newbies?
>
> Just off the top of my head I think we should be able to create
> the basic PPP connect scripts and repackage them into 'ppp_UofM'
> or some such.
>
> I'd appreciate any ideas and input from the rest of the list
> members, and would gladly devote time & energy to the project.
>
> Thanks,
> John
>
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That sounds like a great idea to me, since I'm a Newbie and can't figure
out what the ?!@% I'm doing.  I think what is needed is example files,
like: resolv.conf, host.conf, et cetera and also ppp connect scripts.  I
think that's about all you need.  Also I believe there is a web site
that has initialization lines for a bunch of modems where people can
look to see how to pick ppp-options.
Thanks

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