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I'm trying to set up a nullmodem serial connection between a PC (Linux) and a MacSE (OS6.04). I've got some files I want to pump into the old Mac without having to mess with its floppy drive. Anyway, I've got the computers connected with the correct hardware, that is, a Mac serial modem cable pluged into a a 25 pin null modem cable. Zterm on the Mac is all set, but I'm not sure how to set up minicom for a pure serial connection. Everthing I've read about minicom is for a modem, not a serial connection. So here is the question: How do you set up minicom for a simple null modem serial connection? Any information would be appreciated.
There's not much to it, really. You just need to clear out some of the modem strings in the setup. You can do this from the menus, or start off with the following as your /etc/minirc.dfl file... ---------------------------------------------------------------------- # Machine-generated file - use "minicom -s" to change parameters. pr lock /var/tmp pu baudrate 9600 pu minit pu mreset pu mhangup ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Adjust the baudrate, and any other serial port settings, as appropriate. You may also need to specify an alternative device name for the serial port you'll be using, if the default /dev/modem symlink isn't set up or correct. The above file works for me as is. -- Gilbert E. Detillieux E-mail: <gedetil@cs.umanitoba.ca> Dept. of Computer Science Web: http://www.cs.umanitoba.ca/~gedetil/ University of Manitoba Phone: (204)474-8161 Winnipeg, MB, CANADA R3T 2N2 Fax: (204)474-7609