> First, my primary objective is to get the system on line then correct other additional problems like printer and CDR/W etc. then correct minor problems like firewall. Computer is unplugged from wall when not in immediate usage lightning protection and replacement cost being more important than continuous usage. I live in a location where the all day daily rain with lighting storm is the norm this time of year - worst in US. > There are ways to protect your computer equipment so you don't have to be terrorized by thunderstorms such as Florida (is that where you are?) gets during summer. APC (http://www.apcc.com) has a line of BackUPS, BackUPS Pro and more elaborate models. No commercial interest on my part. There are also a few other brands. Thomas Mueller [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe linux-ppp" in the body of a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
