> I've try with other labels than 'ondemand' and with other devices > (original /dev/cuaa1 -> /dev/ttyS0, /dev/tty00, /dev/tty01) > but I always got the same errors.
Try /dev/com0. > So, can I connect my GNU/Hurd box to the net with an ISP ? Connecting should not be a problem. However, once you have connected you will run into a bug (which I suspect is in the tunnel device) and large data (> 64k) transfers will block. > Is there a simple way to test if my modem is working ? There are the AT commands which you can issue via, e.g. minicom. > PS1: Like I don't find docs on this subjet (only messages), I'll > very happy to make one or include one in a FAQ. (But I have to > understand what to do) One of the problems is that I do not have a modem and have never actually tested this part of the code -- I normally test using ppp over a serial cable between two computers. So, I think it is pretty evident why I am not the best ppp maintainer. > PS2: I got some other errors with ppp when it runs with a normal > user. But It's less important, it's just permissions problems. The problem is that you need to be able to get a the control port to the pfinet server. This can only be done by either root or the owner of /servers/socket/2, which is by default, root.