Re: Somewhat off topic...
> Sometimes 20 - 30 attempts with pppd will get a connection. Using
> kermit, I can program a loop to retry until it conects. I can't start
> ppp that way. Is there a way to program the ppp chat script or
> otherwise programm a dial loop that will allow me to repeatedly try to
> connect and start ppp?
I believe putting the option 'persist' in your /etc/ppp/options or
/etc/ppp.options_out (if you use the standard Debian pon script) will do
what you want. If it fails to log you in it will keep trying until it
succeds.
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