External dialup modem instructions for Maverick

[Robert Holtzman]

On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 12:46:03PM -0600, Richard Owlett wrote:
> 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) :<

Why would you need a link for the man pages? Have you never called up a
man page? Screw up your courage and type "man 5 interfaces". 

Oh, damn! On a hunch I just looked at your headers and found you're
running Windows. That raises some questions.

1. Do you have Linux on your computer? If so, do what I said. 
2. If you don't have Linux, install it as a dual boot, then do what I
said. Note, I didn't say the man page would be useful to you. You would
be better off with an Ubuntu book, assuming that's what you are/will be
running. 

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Bob Holtzman
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