RH5.0 is compiled with ppp support. You do not have to recompile.
I had the same problem at first. I think I upgraded pppd. But definitely no
recompile!
Regards
Bernhard
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> hi guys!
> i am relatively new to linux...
> i am using redhat 5.0
> with great difficulty i recompiled the kernel to support ppp,
> i use minicom to initially connect to the ISP, then i use
> the Alt-Q option to quit without hang-up and then
> i run pppd...
> the problem is that it tries negotiating and then ultimately
> disconnects...the error shown looks like "LCP time out", when
> i tail the /var/log/messages file..
> i have checked all the settings, and i have no clue about what
> to do... please help..
>
> thanx in advance
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