On Sunday 13 August 2006 3:53 pm, Ross Drummond wrote:
> o Append the line 'debug' to his /etc/ppp/options file and then read the
> log output.

I doubt Alan will know how to do this even though he has understood all I have 
done with him so far.
>
> o Activate the check box for 'Show log window' in kppp and watch what
> happens.

Did that.
>
> o Can you hear the modem speaker whistling away trying to do a handshake
> with the other end?

Yes
>
> o Rotating through the options in kppp Configure --> Accounts --> Edit -->
> Authentication can be helpfull
>
Is there anyone knowledgeable / experienced in these matters who is not far 
from Redwood who perhaps could help Alan? If he gets passed this hurdle I 
think he will be a fast learner.

Getting connected will be a huge step to accepting his Linux (Mepis) desktop 
as a viable alternative to his WinXP system.

Rob

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