Corel Linux

Datawolf datawolf@ibm.net
Wed, 19 Apr 2000 21:49:14 -0700


If you make kppp suid root, that should fix the problem.  There may be
better, more secure ways.  Making it suid root (chmod u+s FILENAME)
gives it root permissions, making it a potential security hole.

-BVG

Clayton Stapleton wrote:
> 
> Hi All,
> Just installed Corel Linux on my other computer. I has Win98 and RedHat
> Linux 6.2 on the first drive. Corel Linux mount fine on the second
> drive.
> Now comes the problems. First the splash screen that is suppose to allow
> 
> access to the other two OS only gives access to Corel Linux and four
> trouble shooting methods. So here is another OS that takes over the MBR
> with no other options. The second problem is setting up Kppp. I can c
> onfigure Kppp and dial out but before the connection is made this error
> appears " The pppd daemon died unexpectedly." and the details
> for the PPP log states "Cannot open logfile." What is this logfile and
> where is it suppose to be located?
> TIA
> Clay Stapleton
> 
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