How to enable ppp support in kernel?

[Rimmer]

I just installed Mandrake 7.2 on my new computer. When I try to dial my ISP, KPPP says:

The pppd daemon died unexpectedly!
Exit Status 4

KPPP also pops up a window saying that my kernel (I'm using the optional 2.4.x that came on the CD) lacks ppp support. It suggests running /sbin/modprobe -v ppp. I tried this, and it says that the ppp module is not loaded. Does this mean I need to compile a new kernel? Or is there a way to add the ppp module? Any advice/thoughts/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[Cyryl]

What? Umm... I am a new Linux user. I am currently running WinME right now, hence the reason I am becoming a new Linux user. (Redhat 7.0)
So you mean to tell me that if I install Linux that I am NOT going to be able to use my DSL connection!? My DSL runs on a PPP protocol... What the hell do I do NOW? I'm SICK TO DEATH of Winblows. Man... Am I EVER going to get to install Linux or am I going to keep reading things like THIS that continue to keep me living in fear of messing with it?

[prince_kenshi]

I'm not sure because I don't use Redhat. When I used SuSE, ppp worked when I installed it. I can't remember if it was a module or compiled into the kernel. With FreeBSD, it's compiled in the kernel. I'm pretty sure it could be easily loaded as a module though. I would suggest looking around in different configuration stuff if you're using X Windows to see if you can find it before someone more knowledgable can answer your question.

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Prince Kenshi
Son of Bahamut

[sssadams]

If you do a search on kppp or modems you will
find 100's of posts on this subject.How about the NHF (http://www.linuxnewbie.org/nhf/intel/modems/kppp1.html) posted here may help!!!
There is also one for pppoe for you dsl people.Again do a SEARCH