> I want to set up the old Mac PPC to access the internet (dial-up) through 
> the Linux box. Where do I start reading?

Terse version:
man pppd
man wvdial
man minicom
man iptables


Slightly more verbose version:

pppd is the point-to-point protocol daemon, which can be started
manually via minicom or the like, or can be set up in dial-on-demand
mode, to automatically connect when internet-bound packets are
received, and then (optionally) log off again after a specified period
of inactivity.

wvdial is a well-regarded programme for driving pppd. I've never used
it myself, but it's certainly recommended often enough.

iptables takes care of two jobs for you: firewalling, and masquerading.
I can assure you it does a good job of both.


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Hoping this helps,
James
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