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Gerry:

Does it work on all Windows platforms that support RAS?  Pretty sure it
won't as you may need to modify your exec string to match the OS
flavor.  Which ones have you tested this on -- that info will help those
who may try your suggestion.

-Rich

Gerry Smith wrote:
> 
> I've seen a few posts about trying to use RAS, including mine.
> 
> Clearly the best way to access RAS would be through JNI. It's easy to find
> free controlls intended for use in VB or C++ which could be utilised to gain
> control of RAS and detect current status etc.
> However, for a 'quick & dirty' solution the following may be found useful.
> 
> Gerry Smith
> gerry@patriot-pi.com
> 
> // entry = phonebook entry you wish to dial
> // user = username for logging on to network with RAS
> // pword = password for logging on to network with RAS
> 
>   char[] buff = new char[400];
>   String response;
>   Process ras = Runtime.getRuntime().exec("RASDIAL "+entry+" "+user+"
> "+pword);
>   BufferedReader br = new BufferedReader(new
> InputStreamReader(ras.getInputStream()));
>   ras.waitFor();
>   br.read(buff);
>   response = new String(buff);
>   System.out.println(response.trim());