Comment 21 for bug 22119

I have had this problem with Ubuntu 8.04, and later 8.04.1, even with all the latest updates. I use a dial up modem and phone line to access the internet. After installing Ubuntu, I can go to System - Administration - Network, put in the correct information, and access the internet. If the computer is left on after disconnecting from the internet, I can connect again, as many times as I like. However, if the computer is turned off, then restarted, and an attempt is made to connect to the internet, the modem beeps as if it is beginning to dial the number then stops, and does not connect to the internet. I have found, if I untick the box, enable this connection, which deletes all of the information, reboot the computer, enter all of the information in again, it works.
I have overcome this by installing KPPP, which I use to successfully access the internet.
I am using a 667 mHz computer with 512 mb of RAM, with a Banksia Wave sp 336 external modem. There is a possibility it may work OK on faster computers.
However, most people now use broadband. People using dial up modems may have given up if they had this problem and changed to other operating systems.