> I just switched ISPs (old one folded) and am having a problem
> connecting to the new one under Linux, even though it works fine under
> Win95 and with previous ISP both OSes worked fine.
>
> Hardware: Toshiba Tecra 500 CDT laptop with built-in 28.8 kbps modem.
> Problem: After dialing, modem makes connection okay, then two seconds
> later gives NO CARRIER message & drops connection. I can
> extend the time before it gives NO CARRIER by changing the
> modem's S10 register (automatic disconnect delay). While I'm
> (nominally) connected I get no data from the ISP side, nor any
> reaction to anything I send.
> Puzzler: Under Win95, everything works fine! Everything worked under
> Linux with previous ISP, and nothing has changed on my end.
> I've tried using exactly the init strings Win95 uses
> successfully (mostly default values anyway), and many
> variations, all to no avail.
>
> Any help would be appreciated, since I dislike using Windows any more
> than I have to.
Have you tried adding the debug flag to the /etc/ppp/options file and
seeing if there is any enlightenment in the output in /var/log/debug?
What auth system did you use with the last ISP?
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