If you’re working with a PCMCIA modem or network card under R4.5, you’ve seen the alert boxes that pop up telling you that „Device X is online.“ If you get tired of seeing these, try this:
1) Make a backup copy of /etc/pcmcia/net and/or /etc/pcmcia/serial
2) Edit the files and place a # in front of each line containing „alert.“
Note: only do this once you’re sure your card(s) are fully functional.