if that's a server why use GUI? anyway there's a console base
dialer(wvdial) that you can use to dial on bootup
On 5/18/05, Mark Weaver <mdw1982@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I'm wondering about something that seems a bit odd. I've setup a CentOS
> 4 box for a client that is "still" using dial-up and to activate the
> connection appears to require root privileges. Why is this?
>
> The reason Linux was loaded on this box was to provide a very functional
> box that could be easily locked down so when the cat was away the mice
> couldn't play, however, if the mice need root access to activate the
> dial-up connection this really defeats the purpose.
>
> Whats up with Kppp needing root access?
>
> thanks,
>
> Mark
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