[trypnotic]

This isn't really a major problem, but more of an annoyance. I have Red Hat Linux 6.1 installed on my Micron. I have an external Zoom 56k Voice Modem. The issue is that im using the RH Dialer that came with Gnome/KDE or whoever, and it will go to dial, handshake, and nearly make a connection.. then disconnect. It will make a second attempt and connect fine. Any suggestions? Im kind of a newbie with Linux, so be nice

[linuxguy]

This is a "known feature" of RH6.1! Go to http://www.redhat.com/support/errata...999051-01.html
and download the updated PPP rpm package, install and all will be well with your dial-up connection.
HTH
linuxguy

[MikeV]

See. I knew if I waited long enough another modem-connecting-Redhat-Using Linux user would come along I've never configured a modem w/ Linux, so I wasn't gonna be much help here!

Now, if you were talking about a cable modem...

Mike

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[trypnotic]

awesome! the exact information i needed.. thank you very much
mikev, rh 6.1 actually has something pretty easy to setup a connection now... something i thought was pretty similar, and as easy as microsofts internet connection wizard... kinda nice for a guy trying to make the switch from MS to Linux

[MikeV]

Y'know, I keep hearing that Corel's Linux is a breeze to set up.

One installation I heard about took 7 minutes, one reboot, and up and running. Automatically found and configured Video, Sound, Modem, NIC, whatever. Kinda cool.

Only bad thing I've heard is a lack of apps included, but they're pretty easy to install by hand. Hafta give Corel a look, I guess.

Mike

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Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.

In any organization there will always be one person who knows what is going on. This person must be fired.

[trypnotic]

yeah I heard something about corel on ZDTV as well.. it looked really slick and perhaps i'll try it out as soon as they come out with some packages that actually includes some additional software