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> I'm going to set up PPP for the first time.  I haven't paid a great deal 
> of attention to all the discussion of PPP, but I think there was 
> something about user-mode PPP versus kernel mode?  It's not mentioned at 
> all on the ppp.FAQ.  Question is, do I need to compile a kernel with the 
> pseudo-device ppp ?
> 
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> 

For user mode, no. The tun0 device is used.  If you will be using
kernel mode (pppd) then you will need the pseudo-device.

User mode is very good.  I suggest you try it first.
I've played with it in interactive mode with a fair degree of luck.
I still need to study of the automatic modes work.

Derek Laufenberg
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