Dialup problems expanded

[Longman, Bill]

> A better method is to only load ppp0 when you need it. Use "su" to 
> login as root. Then type:
> 
> [root]# /sbin/adsl-setup
> 
> This will give you a "wizard" with several options. Tell your network 
> connection *not* to connect at startup, only to connect on demand. 
> Then, when you want to startup your network connection, type:

There is a switch you can use, too, I think it's on pppd, that will
specifically put it in the background and is used exactly in this case, when
you're booting up and don't want to wait. Do some googling for boot ppp and
you'll prolly find it.

Bill