On Thu, 04 May 2000, you wrote:
> On 3/05/00, at 16:02, Ken Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED] said:
>
> >Open your /etc/ppp/options file and add the line "noauth"
> >without the quotes.
>
> OK, this works, but only under root. I can't do it as another user.
>
> >If you are unable to surf after connecting, open
> >/etc/resolv.conf and comment all the lines there (if you
> >have a network you can fix the resolver later).
>
> Well, I can't surf. I tried commenting the lines as you say, and also
> tried adding my ISPs nameserver and DNS number. Nothing goes.
>
> Any other ideas?
>
Under KPPP, do you have the box checked: "autoconfigure
hostname from this IP"? If so, uncheck it. That MAY fix
your problem. Checking it will cause problems like
virtually freezing your desktop -- no apps will open, etc
because you've suddenly changed your machine name. NOT a
good idea!
John
