Hello,

I'm having a problem setting up a user with their existing Netscape ISP (http://isp.netscape.com) account in Linux. I am using SuperX version 1.1 - KDE version 4.x (sorry for the mixup). I've configured kppp to connect and finally got it to a point where it is generating error code 19 - unable to authenticate. I think the error in the log is, and I am hoping it is that it doesn't read the username and password provided in the initial KPPP window and that I need to specify the ID and Password in the Login Script section of KPPP.

Can anyone recommend a low cost dial up alternative to Netscape that supports Linux if Netscape doesn't? I am thinking along the lines of Earthlink?

Also if this thread can provide a semi newbie explanation to setting up Dial-up in Linux. I read through KPPP user manual, and it isn't the end all be all in setting up dial up.
I know I had to modify permissions in order to get KPPP to actually work that isn't included in its user guide. I can provide what I have found to get it working in the next post to this thread but any help would be greatly appreciated.

Uhhhh......KDE 1.1? What version/distro of Linux are you using, on what hardware?? I'm using KDE 4.10, so 1.1 is ancient...if your version of Linux is that old as well, it's not a wonder you're having issues. Newer features (like better security/encryption/authentication), don't exist in older versions.

Netscape? Dialup? KDE 1.1?

Three things that I thought had died off LONG ago. Seriously, didn't Netscape/AOL go under like 5+ years ago? And wasn't KDE 1.1 released back in the late 90s?

System is running SuperX 1.1 and the latest KDE. As for Netscape ISP, the user is paying $10.00 US for dial up access. She is willing to switch providers and I can set her up with a Gmail account. But wanted to keep the cost down and DSL here is over the $10.00 range that she is willing to pay.

I can set her up with any other dial up provider just need to know which one would support Linux.

Go Tux!

I think that GoBigWest supports Linux. At least, their FAQ includes Linux (click on the link to the FAQs and look at the tabs at the top of the page).

I'm not clear about where you are located and they are in the USA.

I used them a long time ago when I had broadband at home and needed dialup at my parents' home. They worked quite well and had local numbers in my parents' area, even though my parents lived in what most folks would consider the sticks.