...for the help. I guess my next step is to get a null modem cable- not just any old cable in my junk box that fits between the...on your laptop will connect to the serial console at speed 9600 using /dev/ttyS0 as the serial device (this might need adjusting depending on ... If that does not work, check that your cable is actually a null-modem serial cable [0]. The important part is ...

.../dev/ttyS0 issued on your laptop will connect to the serial console at speed 9600 using /dev/ttyS0 as the serial device (this might need adjusting depending on you local set up).... in your terminal. If that does not work, check that your cable is actually a null-modem serial cable [0]. The important part is that it should have the transmit and receive pins ...

... in ? It is a set top box meant for freeview, if you have NTL or Telewest you take your cable out of the back of your set top box and plug it in the Starview, and after a short download... cards for the boxes except that NTL can't spank the starview box like the cards. (If you get one be sure to get the Null modem serial cable with it...vital for connecting it to your computer for updates)

... - so I can update the software since it hasn't happened over the air! So yes, a null cable is the ticket - now someone answer the Q - why oh why did I not check ebay?!!!!! sc If you are still looking for this email me. I have such a cable. Null modem, each end is terminated with a 9 pin AND 25 pin male connector. Pug

...have one they don't need? Cash/paypal waiting:) Loads on ebay - search for "null modem". Eg 190174418792 - 2.50GBP delivered.. Aren't some of these wired differently according to their ...to cause actual damage. I initially wondered if a null modem cable (which crosses over transmit and receive and does some other stuff) would be what is...

...>>> they don't need? Cash/paypal waiting:) Loads on ebay - search for "null modem". Eg 190174418792 - 2.50GBP delivered.. Aren't some of these wired differently according ... 9 pin F<>F are standard null modem cables. 9 pin M<>F are a different matter - especially UPS ones..... pretty safe to point the OP at a standard null modem cable.. -- Sue

...the help. I guess my next step is to get a null modem cable- not just any old cable in my junk box that fits between the laptop and ...anymore but I'm sure you can find them on the internet for very cheap. Search for "null modem adapter." -- Jordan Bettis -- Chicago Il. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-sparc-REQUEST@lists.debian.org with a...

--- John Zbesko <johnzbesko@alum.mit.edu> wrote: Thanks for the help. I guess my next step is to get a null modem cable- not just any old cable in my junk box that fits between the laptop and the ultra... Or you can search the internet and find how to make your own. Switching a couple of wires (I...

John, Booting to serial console is just an alternative. If you want to verify your hardware before...Linux or tip if you have another Solaris box. Just be sure you are using a null modem cable with 8N1 (8 bit/No parity/1 stop bit) setting at 9600 baud. Alex John ... is broken, rather than learning how to use a serial logon. Any suggestions or links would be greatly appreciated. ...

... always have a plenty of interlink cables here. However, wiring 4 to 6 ... you are interested in. Anyway, for null modem driver it is however a ...|Max DTE Rate ; |CallSetupFailTimeout |Speaker Volume |Modem Options |Max DCE Rate HKR,, ...we establish a connection using direct serial connection (Communications between each computer) ...