I had the same problem with RH 5.2. It's not your modem, you need to setup
a few files before you can use netscape.
First of all, turn off dns.
To do this you go into linuxconf(type, as root, linuxconf) then click on
client tasks and then on name server specifications(DNS) there is a button
that says "DNS is required for normal operation" make sure that is not
clicked.
Hit accept, quit, and activate changes.
Next, you have to create a file called resolv.conf in /etc
You put your ISP's domain name and their dns addresses in this file.
You can look at you ISP's website or call tech support for the info.
My resolv.conf file reads:
search earthlink.net
nameserver 207.217.126.81
nameserver 207.217.77.82
nameserver 207.217.120.83
Netscape needs these addresses in order to turn www.someplace.com into
123.456.789
You should now be able to use kppp to log into your ISP and use netscape.
Good Luck!
Tigger
On Wed, 7 Jul 1999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> I am a linux newbie and am having difficulty getting my modem to work. i
> have read the serial and ppp help files as well as several other articles
> that i managed to find online but they have not been able to help me much.
> i am running redhat linux 6.0. i have a sportster 56k fax/modem. it is
> not a winmodem. i initially tried kppp and could get it to dial and log-on
> but when i tried using netscape it says host not found... i tried minicom
> 1.82 but after it connects a few seconds later it says no carrier. am i
> missing a step somewhere?
>
>
> Thank you in advance for you help,
>
> megan
>
>
