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List:       caldera-users
Subject:    Re: kppp - anyone have this problem?
From:       "Robert B. Andrews" <rbandre () ncal ! verio ! com>
Date:       1999-05-31 22:23:34
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Joel Jacobson wrote:
> 
> "Robert B. Andrews" wrote:
> 
> > I can run kppp fine.  I get a connection, can ping other hosts, etc.
> > The problem I have however is that once done, I can not launch new
> > programs on kde desktop by clicking the icon.  Any terminal windows
> > I already have open are ok.  I am running 2.2.9, but also had this
> > problem with 2.2.5 -- I posted a similar message about this then
> > and got no response.  Is there a log file that I could look at for
> > more info?
> 
> The problem is that in kppp you have selected to setup your ppp-hostname
> as your local hostname. And then your X-server won't allow the new
> program you try to start cause it thinks they come from another
> computer.
> Ah, don't know how to explane, anyway, this is how to solve the problem:
> 
> 1. Start kppp
> 2. Press the Setup-button.
> 3. Select your ISP and press the Edit-button.
> 4. Go to the "IP" selection.
> 5. Uncheck the "Auto-configure hostname from this IP".
> 
> Done.
> It should now work.
> I had the same problem. I solved it (figured out what the problem was)
> by trying to fire-up an X-program in console, by pressing Ctrl+Alt+F2
> (for an example), loggin in, and then trying to start an xterm.
> 
> Regards, Joel Jacobson.
> 


Thanks.  That worked great!
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