Re: Overcoming Debian(Linux?) paranoia - a gnome-ppp example
On Fri, 11 May 2012 22:39:49 -0500, Richard Owlett wrote:
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> I just installed Debian 6.0.4 using Synaptic to add gnome-ppp. My first
> attempt to configure my modem failed *SILENTLY* (but's another gripe;)
> Being inherently suspicious, I chose 'root terminal'. Then executed
> gnome-ppp.
> All went fine.
You call that "paranoia" but it can be a simple bug.
> That established I had a "permissions" issue :< I then did
> man gnome-ppp
> Received *NO _USEFUL_ info!!!*
That's also something historical. Programmers are not usually very much
interested -nor have the time- in documenting "their babies".
> I'm the _*ONLY*_ person to have physical access to the system. How do I
> force Debian to achieve functionality of CPM-80? [me date self ;/ LOL!
You better force yourself to find a solution for your problem in the
proper way.
Greetinsg,
--
Camaleón
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