Trying out dial-up for the lulz. Having problems.

[dragos240]

Hi, I am trying to connect to the internet with dial up, just for the lulz. It's trying to connect to /dev/modem, which doesn't exist, my modem is plugged into my ethernet port, and the modem is plugged into the wall. I have the username, password, and number, it's just not working for some reason. I'm using debian testing if that helps.

[shazbut]

my modem is plugged into my ethernet port, and the modem is plugged into the wall.

How is that even possible? I've heard of PPPOE, but dial-up over ethernet (DUOE?)? ;)
A typical external modem plugs into the machine via a serial port, which a modern computer may not even have any more.

[dragos240]

I thought PPPOE was DUOE.

[shazbut]

PPPOE is used on ADSL. DUOE is something I just made up.