I have been installing and using "sl-modem-daemon" with my Dell Inspiron 9100 Laptop since Dapper Drake. This weekend in updated Gutsy to Hardy by doing a fresh install of Hardy. I immediately installed and configured sl-modem-daemon with complete and rather easy success.

I then checked for updates with Synaptic Package Manager and downloaded and installed all available updates. As soon as I reboot after the updates (required) I can no longer connect to my ISP (Earthlink). I have attempted to use 'wvdial' with no success after the updates. I have reinstalled and configured sl-modem-daemon after the updates with no success.

Is there a known problem with the updates and sl-modem-daemon? Any advice would be appreciated other than - "...Get Broadband..." which is not a suitable alternative for me at this time.