====== minicom ======

===== Program Commands =====
|ctrl-a o |configuration menu|
|ctrl-a q |quit with option to not reset|
|ctrl-a z |minicom command summary|
|ctrl-a m |initialize|
|ctrl-a x |quit with reset|

===== Modem Commands =====
|ATZ |reset modem|
|AT$ |display basic command list|

===== Quick ppp connection to ISP =====
  - start minicom
  - setup parameters
  - type ATDT<ISP Phone #> and press enter
  - after connecting, wait for prompt or press enter
  - login with user name and password
  - when ppp transmission begins, exit minicom without reset (ctrl-a q)
  - at the command prompt, type:<code>pppd -d detach /dev/ttyS0 &</code>
  - verify connection with ifconfig