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Re: [LI] Using the modem as a non-root user



Simanta Handique wrote:

> I am not able to use the modem as a non-root user.
> I am usind wvdial to dial out to my ISP.

On my Debian system, i need to add the user to the dialout group! There
must be similar group on RHL also.

chmod 0666 /dev/ttyS1(or S0) will also work with compromise on security
though!

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