Modem Monitor 2.12.1 is indecisive

[alex]

alex wrote:

> I have the Modem Monitor 2.12.1 icon on the lower task bar instead of 
> the upper bar because it just wouldn't install on the upper one.
> It's operation is very erratic.  It can be activated perhaps once out 
> of 5 or 6 bootups and then it can be deactivated and reactivated  
> after it once activates.   The login is the same each time I boot ubuntu
>
> What could be the reason for this irregularity?
>
> alex
>
Not many responses---this must be a tough one.

This is also called a Modem-Applet.  As stated,  it doesn't work on 
every bootup but sometimes, not always,  doing a logout/login lets it work.

sudo pon works OK

alex