Using a Modem - "dial-up in 10.10 32 bit and 64 bit Ubuntu."

[Chris]

Hi Alfred,

I am a member of www.bglug.ca
I had a similar problem GPPP (has issues) would not work for a stars client.
I asked for help from my lug.
We used* kppp* it still took a little work but it works great.
I do not have the answer but I know who does.
Join the bglug.ca mailing list and ask your question there.

Chris.




On Sat, Nov 20, 2010 at 11:39 PM, alfred <alfred.s at nexicom.net> wrote:

> Hi:
>
> I'm having to use Windows 7 lately to gain access to the Internet,
> because I can make use of a USB Modem with it. A Change was made, to
> gnome-network-admin where a Modem can no longer be Configured in it. I
> suppose there is Gnome PPP, it's been a while since I've used it. Why is
> there such a Goosestepping Drive to remove the use of Modems in Ubuntu
> Linux? Big Internet Providers do have High Speed, in this area now, at
> 1/2 a Gig of downloading for 35 Dollars. A Cap that is very expensive
> for more than 1/2 a Gig. With hills in the way, and no direct line of
> sight, and poor quality lines for DSL. Dial-up is all my Budget can
> afford. Yet talking about it, with this forum seems to me to be loud
> noises on Deaf Ears! I have not been able to get on the internet with
> 10.10, can't make upgrades, can't get Email, can't browse the web. My
> Modem can't be used, because of no working RS232 interface, that can
> operate the Modem. No interface for setting up a Modem any more!
>
> What can be done with this, is there some sort of Ubuntu Solution for this?
>
> Alfred!
>
>
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