Unable to get on line using pppd and lynx or links
I am receive "unable to find host" message trying to start lynx.
This the steps I take to try and get online with lynx or links. 1. Start minicom 2. Give my modem the ATDT# dial command 3.Wait for connect and login prompt from my isp 4.Log on - everything is fine up to this point 5.After logging on I press Ctr-A Z and q for quit without reset 6.At command line I type pppd 7.Then I type lynx and get the unable to find host error If anyone happens to know what I am doing wrong please advise me so I can correct the problem or find what I am doing wrong Note: I can connect and do this in KDE and I have but I have a specific reason for wanting to get online in text mode with my other Pentium 200Mhz - 32 Mb RAM computer set up my ppp otions file as such: 0.0.0.0: /dev/modem lock crtscts asyncmap 0 mtu 552 mtu 552 my resolv.conf file reads as such: search aaahawk.com nameserver number nameserver number Any help would be appreciated Two emails: Wiley1@joimail.com HdrCyt1@aol.com Thanks |
I solved my own problem folks - thanks for taking the time to view my
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