[plug] problem attempting to connect ppp through cdma modem

[W.Kenworthy]

Generally, only one program can access the serial port at a time.  Make
sure minicom isnt running at the same time.  Check /var/lock for a tty
lock file - sometimes a root owned file may be left behind that a user
level program cant overide.

Lastly, some distros use a separate group for serial ports and/or ppp
that your desktop user may need adding to.

BillK


On Sun, 2006-07-16 at 05:14 +0800, David Buddrige wrote:
> Hi guys,
> 
> I am able to communicate with my cdma modem using minicom, but when I
> attempt to use it via kppp to connect, I get the message:
> 
> "unable to create modem lock file"
> 
> does this sound familiar to anyone?
> 
> thanks heaps guys
> 
> David 
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> PLUG discussion list: plug at plug.org.au
> http://www.plug.org.au/mailman/listinfo/plug
> Committee e-mail: committee at plug.linux.org.au