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Old 06-19-2014, 08:10 AM   #1
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I'm using Zorin distro. What is the Linux equivalent to Windows Hardware manager.

I need to determine which com ports I can use to interface my amateur radio with my Dell Inspiron laptop.
 
Old 06-19-2014, 08:34 AM   #2
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You can use dmesg:

Code:
dmesg | grep tty
 
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Old 06-19-2014, 08:56 AM   #3
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Tnx, demsg gave me the info I was looking for. Seems like terminal is the way to go. Now all I have to do is learn to use it!
Tnx, again!
 
Old 06-19-2014, 10:47 AM   #4
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Hi :

Try here, it should help:-

http://linuxcommand.org/learning_the_shell.php
 
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Old 06-19-2014, 11:03 AM   #5
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You might find this page useful
http://linuxappfinder.com/communications/hamradio
 
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Old 06-19-2014, 07:26 PM   #6
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There's a nice GUI hardware info tool called hardinfo. It could be useful while you are learning your way around the command line.

It should be in the repos.
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