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Dan Schmidt wrote:
>
> I run pppsetup , then exit and save.
> Immediately (without reset) I enter ppp-on.  
> Same error message.

You mean it says the kernel lacks ppp capability?

> I enter lsmod , and ppp and slhc are listed as being 
> installed (no other modules are listed).

Then it is very strange that you get a message saying
the kernel lacks ppp capability.  The fact that the
ppp module is listed means the kernel has that capability.

> Perhaps the problem is with my modem, or the port
> the modem is connected to (COM5).

COM5 is unusual.  What happens when you do:
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setserial /dev/ttyS4
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Cheers,
Steven