External dialup modem instructions for Maverick

[Richard Owlett]

Help me escape from Windows(tm) ;/
I have a fine external modem connected via RS232 on Com1.
I wish to connect to internet.
*HOW?*

https://help.ubuntu.com/community etc sends one in spirals and is 
evidently dated.

https://help.ubuntu.com/8.04/serverguide/C/network-configuration.html
states:
"... Many more configurations are possible, including dialup PPP 
interfaces, IPv6 networking, VPN devices, etc. Refer to man 5 
interfaces  for more information and supported options. ..."
*NO* link given for man page(s) :<