Re: /netbsd: ser0: silo overflow

[Ignatios Souvatzis <is%netbsd.org@localhost>]

On Sun, Apr 22, 2001 at 11:15:58AM +0200, Job Hanssen wrote:
> 
> Quoting Georges Heinesch <geohei-ml%geohei.lu@localhost>:
> 
> >
> > How can I activate PPP compression? Is this dome by default by pppd?
> >
> 
> If memory serves me correctly, compression is enabled by specifying bsdcomp
> in the options-file used.
> 
> However, my advice would be not to trust my memory and have a look at man
> pppd yourself to make sure... :-)

seconded. 

there are two different compresson methods implennted in NetBSD (one
"compress" like - bsdcomp, one gzip-like (deflate). you can enable both
and let pppd negotiate with the other side which to use, and you can
specify parameters. For details look at the manual page, please.

Regards,
        -is