KPPP

KPPP

KPPP is an open source PPP dialer and front end for pppd for Linux desktop environments like KDE. It provides an easy to use interface to connect to the internet over dial-up connections.
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KPPP: Open Source PPP Dialer & Frontend

KPPP is an open source PPP dialer and front end for pppd, providing a user-friendly interface for connecting to the internet via dial-up connections on Linux desktop environments like KDE.

What is KPPP?

KPPP is an open source point-to-point protocol (PPP) dialer and graphical front end for the pppd daemon on Linux. It was originally developed as part of the KDE desktop environment to provide an easy-to-use interface for establishing dial-up internet connections over traditional analog modems or mobile broadband devices.

Some key features of KPPP include:

  • Intuitive wizard-style setup for configuring new dial-up connections and defining logins/passwords
  • Support for manual dialing as well as automatic reconnecting of dropped connections
  • Scripting capabilities for automating dialup sessions
  • Call logging to track duration of calls
  • Integration of pppd features like PAP/CHAP authentication, PPP compression, etc.

As broadband internet became more prevalent, the relevance of traditional dialup using KPPP decreased. However, it can still be useful in some scenarios such as connecting to the internet when traveling, using unsupported mobile broadband devices, or as a backup connectivity option. As an open source tool, KPPP can be customized and expanded through plugins as well.

KPPP Features

Features

  1. Graphical user interface for configuring PPP connections
  2. Support for PAP/CHAP authentication
  3. Scripts for automating connections
  4. Call logging
  5. Bandwidth monitoring

Pricing

  • Open Source

Pros

Easy to use interface

Integrates well with KDE desktop

Open source and free

Cons

Limited to dial-up connections

Development stalled in recent years

Fewer features than proprietary options

Official Links

Official Website
https://www.kde.org/applications/internet/kppp/

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