[hblug] dial up connection kubuntu

[Daniel Faulknor]

I assume you are connecting with the ubuntu dialer? or kppp?
It may be that you havent setup the modem correctly, or the 
username/password is wrong. The dialup error messages are often not very 
verbose

Daniel


> Hi all
>
> I have a broadband connection but recently frequent disconnection 
> problems.  I had to have my first modem replaced as it was faulty, and 
> this one seems to be going the same way.  Dynalink RTA 1320.  Rang orcon 
> and arranged for it to be sent away, and a dial up connection in the 
> interim.  To avoid changing the set up on main box thought I would 
> configure kubuntu on another old machine.  I have done so after having to 
> make a new file /etc/resolv.conf, but when attempting to connect get the 
> following;" pppd daemon died unexpectedly! exit status 1
> see man pppd ...."
> That talks about fatal errors, which does not mean a great deal to me. Can 
> anyone help?  Thanks
> Rose
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