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.TP
.B lock
Specifies that pppd should create a UUCP-style lock file for the
-serial device to ensure exclusive access to the device.
+serial device to ensure exclusive access to the device. By default,
+pppd will not create a lock file.
.TP
.B mru \fIn
Set the MRU [Maximum Receive Unit] value to \fIn\fR. Pppd
Opposite of the \fIktune\fR option; disables pppd from changing system
settings.
.TP
+.B nolock
+Opposite of the \fIlock\fR option; specifies that pppd should not
+create a UUCP-style lock file for the serial device. This option is
+privileged.
+.TP
.B nolog
Do not send log messages to a file or file descriptor. This option
cancels the \fBlogfd\fR and \fBlogfile\fR options.