[Wylug-help] Linux and GPRS

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Hi All,
I've got a new toy and want to get it working with Linux.

I think I understand the basics of bring the link up with
ppp and 'atdt*99#', but I'd like to know a little more detail
about how the link really works.

Once working can you use the link as if it was a normal network
connection, i.e. what ever port/service you want...

I assume that the phone allocates an IP for the PC end of the ppp link,
is this a public IP - can it be reached from the outside world?

Is there anything that would prevent a 'evil doer' from ramping up your
phone bill by sending loads of (unwanted) data to you (i.e flood ping)?

Cheers,
Simon.

PS. at 0.75p/KB its not much good for P2P Music, but IM might work quite
nicely.... and be a lot cheaper than SMS :-)