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Old 06-28-2005, 08:59 AM   #1
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modem packages


what all packages are required to use a modem? having always used boradband i've never had to use a modem on a slack box until now
 
Old 06-28-2005, 11:17 AM   #2
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You'll need the ppp package at the very least. That contains pppd itself, along with a pppsetup program to configure a single modem connection.
 
  


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