On Wed, 2004-06-30 at 22:40 -0700, Ayan wrote: > ...hav another problem ..the system hangs when it > tries to bringup the modem----- > 1)how do I disable/rectify the modem At the GRUB boot screen type "a" to modify the kernel boot parameters, type "1" to boot in single user mode, "enter". (If you set a GRUB password will first have to type "p" and give the password.) This will give you a root prompt where you can work on the problem. Can't give much advice on how to fix the problem[s] without more information on what you have done already. Might try # chkconfig network off to keep the network from trying to start until you resolve the problems. Please read ESR's excellent advice on getting good help: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html > 2)how do i initiate a dialup useing a modem in Linux > FC 1.I am using a dialup connection. I mean where do I > get the dialer and how to start it...does smthin as in > Win* exist??? One popular option is "kppp". Phil