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Re: Linux/PPC: RS232 with new PowerBook.



Brendan J Simon wrote:
> 
> I have replaced an intel laptop with a new PowerBook (USB & Firewire).
> I used to use minicom to to communicate with an embedded system and wish
> to do the same with my PowerBook.  The problem is that the PowerBook
> does not have an RS232 port.
> I assume there is something that will convert USB to RS232 and I would
> like some recommendations for Linux supported devices.

If you can connect a modem to the embedded system and initiate a connection,
you could link it to the PowerBook's modem :)


Michel


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Earthling Michel Dänzer (MrCooper)  \  CS student and free software enthusiast
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