> I compiled 2.4.1 and tried to sign on the internet. pppd > sent a string that caused the connection to fail. I > reloaced 2.2.12 and signed on with no difficulty in order > to send this message. Any ideas? You need a specific, updated version of pppd to work with kernels 2.4.x. All the updated/required packages are detailed in the "changes" (or is it "Changes") file included with the kernel. Regards Hall