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From: Alexander Indenbaum <baum@actcom.co.il>
Subject: Re: Frustrated sysadmin wannabe needs help
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To: Mark Ledesma <mledesma@earth.execpc.com>
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On 19 May 1997, Mark Ledesma wrote:
> machine.
>
> But, alas. I have been foiled again. FreeBSD installation starts the ppp
> program on the com port I specify (my modem is on 2), and I change
> desktops to run the term program to dial my ISP, and my modem will not
> respond to AT commands.
It sounds to me like IRQ problem.
You should probably boot with -c option and specify
manually IRQ of your modem com port.
>
> What is the deal? Am I even accessing my modem? Any ideas? I am
> desperate and will name my computer after you if you can solve my problem.
You can name it after my wife's name - schneider :{)
>
> Sincerely,
> Mark Ledesma
> B0100000023be50
>
>
Alexander Indenbaum
baum@actcom.co.il