carlos luna carloslunasteorncom hello folks im new linux goes ive trying get connected outside world modem ive got debian kernel 2418 ive got winmodemyes know managed locate proper driver minicom much able dial seems problem pppd installation type ppp minicom terminal get initial info dynamic ip etc carrier signal looked calling pppd directly using chat used command pppd call provider provider script somewhere dials connects sends username password connection established gives sighup signal exits confirmed friend tried connect serial port using pppd connect ttys0 ran pppd waiting connection friend tried connecting soon pppd exited expert help would greatly appreciated im sick tired reboot get windoze hook net back linux mounting drive get file etc itd nice never go back windozeexcept games thanks million carlos irish linux users group iluglinuxie httpwwwlinuxiemailmanlistinfoilug unsubscription information list maintainer listmasterlinuxie wed 28 aug 2002 100045 0100 ilug pppd disconnects