Re: [PLUG] handspring and linux dial-up

[Paul <emailme@dpagin.net>]

Michael Lazin wrote:

> I have a Handspring Visor with the Visor Phone which can be used as a
> regular dial-up modem.  Would it be worth while to set up a Linux PPP
> server so I can dial into my home network? It would mean dedicating a
> phone line for my dial-up use.  Would setting this up be difficult?  I
> am using a router.  Would I need a static IP address to assign the
> visor, or could I simply assign it an IP address in the LAN?  
>  

Wouldn't it be less expensive to get a dial-up account with an ISP for 
$10 to $15 per month?

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