[aclug-L] Dumb Question #137 : Southwind Connect

["Carl B. Davis" <cdavis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have Linux 5.2 installed on small network.  I want to use netscape on
Linux to access the internet.  ISP is Southwind.  I got the "Connecting
to SouthWind with Linux" paper by John Goerzen.  Last night I also read
through 2" of printouts downloaded from the net but I still don't get
it.  Here's what happens. 

I followed the instruction in the Connecting to Southwind.  I have
created/edited pap-secrets ; southwind.chat ; and options.  

I type pppd /dev/modem 115200 to start up PPP.  

It dials and handshakes.  There is no message on the command line.  It
is an external modem and the light indicate a connection is made.  The
rd cd lights aren't flashing because nothing is being exchanged.  

Now What?  I tried starting netscape and it just stares back at me
stupidly while it tries to find a URL.  (Like looking in a mirror).  Is
there something else I should be doing?  I think it might be connecting,
but not sending name and password. 

How can I test this?  Minicom works and I can dial southwind and get
their text menu.  I also tried to ping the name server ip addresses and
got nothing. 

Thanks for any help you can lend. 

Carl
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