I've been having a somewhat related problem.  When running kermit under
v.98 (SLS) I can call out, but the instant the modem receives the connect
signal, kermit disconnects it.  I can actually here the two machines
connect and then I get an end of call message.  Any clues here?

Also with minicom, I can get it to run past the first menu.  It replies
with 'Can't create lockfile.  Sorry' when I exit the first menu.  I assume
that I either don't have the directory it's looking for or I have the
wrong permissions.  Anyone have any ideas where minicom creates its
lockfiles?

thanks in advance,

Lee