I have a serial modem connected via a usb serial converter. I noticed that if I turn the modem off then on, I can no longer connect via pon (ppp) *unless* I reset the modem or serial link by other means, like disconnecting and reconnecting the usb serial converter or invoking "/etc/init.d/hotplug restart".
OTOH I can "instantly" dial out with minicom or even efax. Somewhat surprising is that after I use either program, I can already connect via pon. I must assume that minicom and efax issue commands to "prep" the modem. Does anybody know how these two programs differ from pon in the way they interact with the modem? I need to place something in my crontab so I can use pon without user intervention. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
