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Kenneth W. Schuller wrote:
Ken Schuller Network Systems Specialist NovaNET Learning, Inc.
Though I've managed to install SuSE 5.2, Debian 1.3.0, RedHat 5.0 and OS/2 3.0 all on same HDD I've not managed to wade through all the HOW-TOs on setting up my internet access, which would include PPP and non-PPP(one person on this list cordially sent me info on what his scripts looked like).
Well you should start somewhere. Its a good thing to read the HOWTO's
I'm spending time in "The Linux Bible" as well the HOW-TOs provided with 5.2(assuming them to be more up to date), but can anyone recommend a concise book on what appears to be a rather "disconnected" subject.
Linux in a Nut Shell is a good book.
Under KDE I can dial my modem, but get no further(I obviously have not configured the system completely). Right now this is a puzzle and I'm not certain, which pieces are needed to complete it. Any suggestions as to where I can look?
SuSE 5.2's PPP connection config gui program is a bit "not working fully"Best bet is to read the ppp HOWTO on sunsite <A HREF="http://sunsite.unc.edu/mdw"><A HREF="http://sunsite.unc.edu/mdw</A">http://sunsite.unc.edu/mdw If you still need help and want an easy fix. You can try my script at <A HREF="http://www.teleport.com/~hettar/linux.html"><A HREF="http://www.teleport.com/~hettar/linux.html</A">http://www.teleport.com/~hettar/linux.html (with step by step)
There's a bunch of things that need to happen for a PPP connect.
1. The pppd on your system has to be a binary, not just a script. That's the first thing to check. 2. Your kernel has to support PPP- "out of the box" the SuSE 5.2 kernel does not. This means you have to recompile the kernel using "make xconfig".
Your wrong here, out of the box SuSE 5.2 does indeed support PPP.
3. (This is where I screwed up) "make dep clean zImage" just builds the kernel, not modules. After the kernel's done making, you _have_ to make the modules.
Best throw your old modules into modules.backup. Then build the new modules.
Keep in mind you can make a bootable floppy with a new kernel on it to play with before you make one to boot thru LILO. This means you can play around
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