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To: Jason McKay <jasonm@homer.argo.net.au>
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Subject: Re: PPP -direct 
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From: Brian Somers <brian@awfulhak.org>
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> Using PPP -direct i occur the following problem.
> 
> A user logs in and types ppp at the csh prompt, this then executes ppp and
> allows the user to load some winsock software and use ppp.  When a user
> drops carrier it exits ppp but doesn't exit the csh shell.  Therefore
> leaving the user logged in, even though there is no one connected to
> the modem.
> 
> Now, it doesn't look like a DTR modem problem, because if the user remains
> in shell and never loads ppp ... If they drop carrier everything is ok.
> This problem only happens in ppp.
> 
> Any ideas?

Try using "exec ppp -direct" instead.  Does it still not work ?

> - Jason.
> 
> 

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