i have the same problem of pppd not being to open the files in /var/log.

i realize that you can sudo your way around it, but why can't we use the vanilla kppp method? Why have it if a non root user can't use the dialer?

it must be that pppd is not started with root. i have already tried putting the user into groups dialout and dip, but that is no joy. (that should work).

i have wasted over a full day on this and would REALLY appreciate some assistance.

thanks in advance

dave mallery