does this help? http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/linux/RHL-7.3-Manual/getting-started-guide/ch-ppp.html
if not its probably a permissions thing. ls -l /dev/modem - will likely show /devmodem is a link to another device like /dev/ttyS3 ls -l /dev/ttyS3 will show the ownership & permissions on the device. moving yourself into the group that owns the device may fix the problem. On Sat, 09 Aug 2003 10:28:08 +1200 Fred Wyatt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > From: Fred Wyatt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: CLUG > > Hi, > I am using Redhat 7.3 and I find > > 1) I can use Kmail if and only if I start Kppp. > > 2) I can start Kppp if and only if I type the root password. > > 3) KDE Help Center (kppp Handbook) says it is a "bad thing" to > dial in > > as root. > > I would welcome any advice the members might offer me. Thanks. > > ------------------------------------------------------- Fred. > >
