> One problem I have with using Netdial to establish a connection
> and install a packet driver ahead of booting up Arachne is this:
> If I hangup with ALT-H, then I have to start all over again.<g>.
> With the regular Arachne setup, (no netdial), I can just ALT-D
> and get back on, leaving Arachne up and running while I was
> disconnected.
> I doubt there is an easy solution...
How about changing Arachne's configuration to work with netdial?
When you ask Arachne to connect, Arachne just executes a
corresponding DOS command. That it calls EPPPD.EXE by default
is coincidental. I seem to remember there's even something
in the help files about changing this.
> ...and to be honest, I am happy
> with the Netdial-Arachne combo like it is.
In the UK there's a charge for connection time, so it's unacceptable
to have to quit your application just to disconnect and reconnect. I
usually connect once to get my mail, then disconnect to read it and
reply, and start again when I want to send it.
Regards, Charles
