PPP initial connection

[stevem <stevem@mantis.microserve.com>]

I have had for the longest time the problem of never being able to
get PPP to connect with a server the first time (off af a boot). I used
to think it was the provider, but now believe it is me, since I can 
connect and reconnect flawlessly as long as I don't reboot. Has anyone else
out there had this problem? 

Also, while I'm on the subject, has anyone crafted a perl script that 
replaces chat, or know where there is one? I tried it and gave up and now
have a hybrid perl/chat script. Pure perl would be preferred.

	Thanks, Steve Millard