From roland_n2s at connectmich.com  Wed Jan 10 14:46:59 2007
From: roland_n2s at connectmich.com (Roland)
Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2007 14:46:59 -0500
Subject: [mdlug-newbie] Modem Monitor Problem with Ubuntu Version 6.1
Message-ID: <000001c734f0$4cd56f80$d14016c6@90nbc01>

I attended the Oct and Nov 2006 meetings and got information on getting up and running with Ubuntu.  Mary T gave me a serial modem (US Robotics Sportmodem with X2) that I hooked up with Ubuntu Version 6.06.  I had a number of problems in getting it to work.  Initially it would dial as soon as I opened Ubuntu.  Since there were a large number of updates available for this version I downloaded them.  After the download the modem would hang up as soon as it made contact with my ISP.  I then got a copy of Ubuntu 5.1 and everything works OK.

Since Version 6.1 is now available I downloaded a copy.  Everything is OK except that a I cannot talk to the modem.  The drop down dialog box has the Activate line grayed out.  I can set properties OK but cannot contact the modem.  I posted my problem on the Ubuntu forum but have not got any responses.

So right now I am back to Version 5.1, which is OK but why is there a problem with 6.1?
 
If anyone has an idea of what might be done to get the Modem Monitor to work I would be interested in getting the information.

The copy of 6.1 I am using was downloaded to a CD from the WSU site.  Since it didn't work I went to another PC at another location burned another CD.  It behaves the same way so it doesn't seem to be me or my equipment resulting in a bad CD.

For general information I am using a Dell 4400 desktop and have Windows XP Home installed on the primary HD (30 gb) and am dual booting Ubuntu on the slave HD (60 gb).

If there is a possibility that someone could look at my installation I could bring the cpu to the meeting on Jan 13.  If that was possible what else would I need to bring (i.e. monitor, mouse, keyboard etc.)?  Or should I give up and be happy with Version 5.1?

Thanks,

Roland Maki
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From gnichol3 at ford.com  Wed Jan 10 15:42:14 2007
From: gnichol3 at ford.com (Nichols, Gibson (G.M.))
Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2007 15:42:14 -0500
Subject: [mdlug-newbie]  Modem Monitor Problem with Ubuntu Version 6.1
Message-ID: <084E67AA7B7CBA4390031D0AB1B9A15701C2F1C9@na1fcm10.dearborn.ford.com>

When I've had problems that I've taken to the group there was always
someone willing to help.  Bring the CD, PC, Keyboard, mouse and power
cable.

________________________________

From: mdlug-newbie-bounces at mdlug.org
[mailto:mdlug-newbie-bounces at mdlug.org] On Behalf Of Roland
Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 2:47 PM
To: mdlug-newbie at mdlug.org
Subject: [mdlug-newbie] Modem Monitor Problem with Ubuntu Version 6.1


I attended the Oct and Nov 2006 meetings and got information on getting
up and running with Ubuntu.  Mary T gave me a serial modem (US Robotics
Sportmodem with X2) that I hooked up with Ubuntu Version 6.06.  I had a
number of problems in getting it to work.  Initially it would dial as
soon as I opened Ubuntu.  Since there were a large number of updates
available for this version I downloaded them.  After the download the
modem would hang up as soon as it made contact with my ISP.  I then got
a copy of Ubuntu 5.1 and everything works OK.
 
Since Version 6.1 is now available I downloaded a copy.  Everything is
OK except that a I cannot talk to the modem.  The drop down dialog box
has the Activate line grayed out.  I can set properties OK but cannot
contact the modem.  I posted my problem on the Ubuntu forum but have not
got any responses.
 
So right now I am back to Version 5.1, which is OK but why is there a
problem with 6.1?
 
If anyone has an idea of what might be done to get the Modem Monitor to
work I would be interested in getting the information.
 
The copy of 6.1 I am using was downloaded to a CD from the WSU site.
Since it didn't work I went to another PC at another location burned
another CD.  It behaves the same way so it doesn't seem to be me or my
equipment resulting in a bad CD.
 
For general information I am using a Dell 4400 desktop and have Windows
XP Home installed on the primary HD (30 gb) and am dual booting Ubuntu
on the slave HD (60 gb).
 
If there is a possibility that someone could look at my installation I
could bring the cpu to the meeting on Jan 13.  If that was possible what
else would I need to bring (i.e. monitor, mouse, keyboard etc.)?  Or
should I give up and be happy with Version 5.1?
 
Thanks,
 
Roland Maki
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From Raymond.Ingles at compuware.com  Fri Jan 12 10:09:16 2007
From: Raymond.Ingles at compuware.com (Ingles, Raymond)
Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2007 10:09:16 -0500
Subject: [mdlug-newbie] Modem Monitor Problem with Ubuntu Version 6.1
Message-ID: <41C33488FEC67C43BC564F5F086C21FF03A33B8A@nasa-dtw-ex001.nasa.cpwr.corp>

> From: Roland

> Since Version 6.1 is now available I downloaded a copy.  Everything is OK except
> that a I cannot talk to the modem.  The drop down dialog box has the Activate
> line grayed out.  I can set properties OK but cannot contact the modem.  I
> posted my problem on the Ubuntu forum but have not got any responses.

 Hmm. I can't be a lot of help since I don't have any real experience setting
up Ubuntu with a modem. All the ones I've done have been via broadband. The
best I can do is point you at this:

  http://www.debianadmin.com/setting-up-dial-up-connection-in-ubuntu.html

 Possibly an alternative means of setting up the modem might work?

 Sincerely,

 Ray Ingles                                      (313) 227-2317

     If the Bush administration can't sort New Orleans out,
               what are their chances in Iraq?
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From gib at juno.com  Sun Jan 14 11:54:54 2007
From: gib at juno.com (gib at juno.com)
Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2007 16:54:54 GMT
Subject: [mdlug-newbie] Modem Monitor Problem with Ubuntu Version 6.1
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From roland_n2s at connectmich.com  Mon Jan 15 21:05:35 2007
From: roland_n2s at connectmich.com (Roland)
Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 21:05:35 -0500
Subject: [mdlug-newbie] Modem Monitor Problem with Ubuntu Version 6.1
References: <20070114.085502.29529.1920344@webmail25.lax.untd.com>
Message-ID: <001b01c73912$d0361bb0$d94016c6@homeq864qnfgd2>

I was all set and packed to attend and something came up at the last minute 
so didn't make it.  In the meantime I have been working some more on the 
problem.  I have installed Version 6.1 on a partition on the same hard drive 
that has the working version of 5.1.  Modem Monitor still will not come 
alive in 6.1. Additionally I have found that the selection for tone or pulse 
dialing also does not work either.  I tink that there is something 
fundamental wrong with the thing.  I am going to work with recommendation 
that Ray Ingles proposed in his reply to my initial posting as a possible 
work around.  I looked at my Ubuntu Forum posting and still no action so I 
guess that it isn't an issue.  Maybe dial-up is dead.

Thanks for the follow up.

Roland Maki 



From eaglecoach at wwnet.com  Sat Jan 27 09:19:00 2007
From: eaglecoach at wwnet.com (Robert Meier)
Date: Sat, 27 Jan 2007 09:19:00 -0500
Subject: [mdlug-newbie] MDLUG usage reminder
Message-ID: <45BB5F54.mailHC21KZ9C4@freehold.wwnet.com>

This is the monthly reminder of
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From roland_n2s at connectmich.com  Wed Jan 10 14:46:59 2007
From: roland_n2s at connectmich.com (Roland)
Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2007 14:46:59 -0500
Subject: [mdlug-newbie] Modem Monitor Problem with Ubuntu Version 6.1
Message-ID: <000001c734f0$4cd56f80$d14016c6@90nbc01>

I attended the Oct and Nov 2006 meetings and got information on getting up and running with Ubuntu.  Mary T gave me a serial modem (US Robotics Sportmodem with X2) that I hooked up with Ubuntu Version 6.06.  I had a number of problems in getting it to work.  Initially it would dial as soon as I opened Ubuntu.  Since there were a large number of updates available for this version I downloaded them.  After the download the modem would hang up as soon as it made contact with my ISP.  I then got a copy of Ubuntu 5.1 and everything works OK.

Since Version 6.1 is now available I downloaded a copy.  Everything is OK except that a I cannot talk to the modem.  The drop down dialog box has the Activate line grayed out.  I can set properties OK but cannot contact the modem.  I posted my problem on the Ubuntu forum but have not got any responses.

So right now I am back to Version 5.1, which is OK but why is there a problem with 6.1?
 
If anyone has an idea of what might be done to get the Modem Monitor to work I would be interested in getting the information.

The copy of 6.1 I am using was downloaded to a CD from the WSU site.  Since it didn't work I went to another PC at another location burned another CD.  It behaves the same way so it doesn't seem to be me or my equipment resulting in a bad CD.

For general information I am using a Dell 4400 desktop and have Windows XP Home installed on the primary HD (30 gb) and am dual booting Ubuntu on the slave HD (60 gb).

If there is a possibility that someone could look at my installation I could bring the cpu to the meeting on Jan 13.  If that was possible what else would I need to bring (i.e. monitor, mouse, keyboard etc.)?  Or should I give up and be happy with Version 5.1?

Thanks,

Roland Maki
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From gnichol3 at ford.com  Wed Jan 10 15:42:14 2007
From: gnichol3 at ford.com (Nichols, Gibson (G.M.))
Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2007 15:42:14 -0500
Subject: [mdlug-newbie]  Modem Monitor Problem with Ubuntu Version 6.1
Message-ID: <084E67AA7B7CBA4390031D0AB1B9A15701C2F1C9@na1fcm10.dearborn.ford.com>

When I've had problems that I've taken to the group there was always
someone willing to help.  Bring the CD, PC, Keyboard, mouse and power
cable.

________________________________

From: mdlug-newbie-bounces at mdlug.org
[mailto:mdlug-newbie-bounces at mdlug.org] On Behalf Of Roland
Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 2:47 PM
To: mdlug-newbie at mdlug.org
Subject: [mdlug-newbie] Modem Monitor Problem with Ubuntu Version 6.1


I attended the Oct and Nov 2006 meetings and got information on getting
up and running with Ubuntu.  Mary T gave me a serial modem (US Robotics
Sportmodem with X2) that I hooked up with Ubuntu Version 6.06.  I had a
number of problems in getting it to work.  Initially it would dial as
soon as I opened Ubuntu.  Since there were a large number of updates
available for this version I downloaded them.  After the download the
modem would hang up as soon as it made contact with my ISP.  I then got
a copy of Ubuntu 5.1 and everything works OK.
 
Since Version 6.1 is now available I downloaded a copy.  Everything is
OK except that a I cannot talk to the modem.  The drop down dialog box
has the Activate line grayed out.  I can set properties OK but cannot
contact the modem.  I posted my problem on the Ubuntu forum but have not
got any responses.
 
So right now I am back to Version 5.1, which is OK but why is there a
problem with 6.1?
 
If anyone has an idea of what might be done to get the Modem Monitor to
work I would be interested in getting the information.
 
The copy of 6.1 I am using was downloaded to a CD from the WSU site.
Since it didn't work I went to another PC at another location burned
another CD.  It behaves the same way so it doesn't seem to be me or my
equipment resulting in a bad CD.
 
For general information I am using a Dell 4400 desktop and have Windows
XP Home installed on the primary HD (30 gb) and am dual booting Ubuntu
on the slave HD (60 gb).
 
If there is a possibility that someone could look at my installation I
could bring the cpu to the meeting on Jan 13.  If that was possible what
else would I need to bring (i.e. monitor, mouse, keyboard etc.)?  Or
should I give up and be happy with Version 5.1?
 
Thanks,
 
Roland Maki
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From Raymond.Ingles at compuware.com  Fri Jan 12 10:09:16 2007
From: Raymond.Ingles at compuware.com (Ingles, Raymond)
Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2007 10:09:16 -0500
Subject: [mdlug-newbie] Modem Monitor Problem with Ubuntu Version 6.1
Message-ID: <41C33488FEC67C43BC564F5F086C21FF03A33B8A@nasa-dtw-ex001.nasa.cpwr.corp>

> From: Roland

> Since Version 6.1 is now available I downloaded a copy.  Everything is OK except
> that a I cannot talk to the modem.  The drop down dialog box has the Activate
> line grayed out.  I can set properties OK but cannot contact the modem.  I
> posted my problem on the Ubuntu forum but have not got any responses.

 Hmm. I can't be a lot of help since I don't have any real experience setting
up Ubuntu with a modem. All the ones I've done have been via broadband. The
best I can do is point you at this:

  http://www.debianadmin.com/setting-up-dial-up-connection-in-ubuntu.html

 Possibly an alternative means of setting up the modem might work?

 Sincerely,

 Ray Ingles                                      (313) 227-2317

     If the Bush administration can't sort New Orleans out,
               what are their chances in Iraq?
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From gib at juno.com  Sun Jan 14 11:54:54 2007
From: gib at juno.com (gib at juno.com)
Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2007 16:54:54 GMT
Subject: [mdlug-newbie] Modem Monitor Problem with Ubuntu Version 6.1
Message-ID: <20070114.085502.29529.1920344@webmail25.lax.untd.com>

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From roland_n2s at connectmich.com  Mon Jan 15 21:05:35 2007
From: roland_n2s at connectmich.com (Roland)
Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 21:05:35 -0500
Subject: [mdlug-newbie] Modem Monitor Problem with Ubuntu Version 6.1
References: <20070114.085502.29529.1920344@webmail25.lax.untd.com>
Message-ID: <001b01c73912$d0361bb0$d94016c6@homeq864qnfgd2>

I was all set and packed to attend and something came up at the last minute 
so didn't make it.  In the meantime I have been working some more on the 
problem.  I have installed Version 6.1 on a partition on the same hard drive 
that has the working version of 5.1.  Modem Monitor still will not come 
alive in 6.1. Additionally I have found that the selection for tone or pulse 
dialing also does not work either.  I tink that there is something 
fundamental wrong with the thing.  I am going to work with recommendation 
that Ray Ingles proposed in his reply to my initial posting as a possible 
work around.  I looked at my Ubuntu Forum posting and still no action so I 
guess that it isn't an issue.  Maybe dial-up is dead.

Thanks for the follow up.

Roland Maki 



From eaglecoach at wwnet.com  Sat Jan 27 09:19:00 2007
From: eaglecoach at wwnet.com (Robert Meier)
Date: Sat, 27 Jan 2007 09:19:00 -0500
Subject: [mdlug-newbie] MDLUG usage reminder
Message-ID: <45BB5F54.mailHC21KZ9C4@freehold.wwnet.com>

This is the monthly reminder of
     mdlug List Guidelines.
Please send comments to eaglecoach at wwnet.com
Meetings are monthly (http://www.mdlug.org/meetings/meetings.html).

*Courtesy:*
Do unto others what you would have them do unto you in their place.

See /Emily Postnews/ (http://www.templetons.com/brad/emily.html) and
  /Netiquette Guidelines/ (http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc1855.html) for details.

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