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Old 07-25-2005, 06:23 AM   #1
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Serial/Console Cable


Hi

I've connected a serial cable to one of the serial port on my desktop, how do i access it via the terminal (shell) to gain access to my rollover hardware devices?

Thank you very much!
 
Old 07-25-2005, 06:55 AM   #2
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The equivalent to Windows' COM1 is /dev/ttyS0. COM2 is /dev/ttyS1 and so on.
 
Old 07-25-2005, 11:18 AM   #3
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Do you mind sharing with me How do i connect to it?


I've been googling awhile.

Thanks!
 
Old 07-25-2005, 07:51 PM   #4
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Minicom would be the program you want to use.
I usually recommend Serial Terminal Linux if you have any problems configuring Minicom. Serial Terminal Linux boots straight into a working serial connection.
 
Old 07-29-2005, 12:21 AM   #5
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Thank you very much!

i've got minicom working already.
 
  


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