Hi Geoff
No problem. I like a saga. I shall sign myself Noggin the Nog henceforth >:- ). I like that
I am baffled by the testiplocal output. However, because we only put the
line in the script as a test that it is being executed, and the existence of dampsquib proves that it is, I suggest that you just edit out the line. The "Gtk-WARNING **: cannot open display" is interesting. I have a theory that the problem may be that the script is trying to open a window in your display but, because it runs as root, it is not being allowed access to your X display. Current versions of X come with a high level of security.
I suggest therefore that you do the following :
(1) Delete the existing dampsquib .. or make sure that you see a new creation date when next you dial up your ISP.
(2) Before you next dial your ISP enter the command
You do this as yourself, not as root. You should see : "access control disabled, clients can connect from any host". Root can now access your display and, if we are in luck, the "Gtk-WARNING **: cannot open display" may go away. (3) Connect to the ISP and re-examine dampsquib.
No didn't change anything It is strange. If I watch the kinternet log and load firestarter when ip-up is called it works fine - fathom that! I can't run from user. Firestarter stops me saying I have to be root. There is a problem somewhere, but I sure don't know where. Maybe I will re install it.
I understand. I use wvdial so I know it is not that. I agree that you should stay with ip-up.local for the time being.
Thanks Regards, David