Re: [TCLUG:3679] RFC: ppp_UofM

[serge@egel2.med.umn.edu (Serge M. Egelman)]

Hey while you're at it, someone should add something to make configuring
diald and masqdial easier.  I have a router set up and still cannot get
those working, I've resorted to logging in over telnet and running wvdial.

oh well,

serge

Michael Hicks wrote:

> > Since the subject of connecting to the U of M modem pool with
> > Linux has come up several times recently, can I suggest that we
> > generate a package (RPM, SRPM, tarball, ...) to simplify the
> > process for newbies?
>
> I think that is an excellent idea.  It may be a good idea to submit the
> result to the University's computing staff, and they could distribute it
> on the CDROMS they give (er.. sell) to many students (although it would
> probably end up being officially unsupported or something...)
>
> What would be the best format?  I imagine that a tarball with some sort
> of installation script would be best..  The script would ask for a
> username, password, and phone number.  I imagine it could also ask if
> the user wants pppd(?) to be suid root, so any user can start/stop the
> connection.
>
> A little 'modem light' utility for XWindows (or even the console) could
> be packaged that would indicate whether the modem is online or offline,
> and make connecting/disconnecting a single-click process..
>
> > I'd appreciate any ideas and input from the rest of the list
> > members, and would gladly devote time & energy to the project.
>
> Hrm.. I imagine I could dig out a phone cable to do some testing.  I
> don't think I have a working script for the U of M right now, though..
>
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