On 22-Nov-2001 Neal H Walfield wrote: >> 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. >
Thanks, that works >> 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. > so, I'm using my GNU/Linux connection to fetch .deb packages. >> 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. > That works! >> 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. > poorly, I can help for this part, I don't know how ppp is working... but I think it's a good thing if we can run it with an unprivileged user. regards, -- philippe brochard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> http://hocwp.free.fr