Re: Oldworld Serial Console
On Fri, Sep 24, 2004 at 02:54:49AM -0400, Rick Thomas wrote:
> I've got two Macs connected with a null-modem cable. Mini-DIN-8
> null modem cables are hard to find. Try Belkin, they make cables
> to order. I borrowed mine from a friend who is a Mac guru. If you
> want to use an x86 box for the "receiving" end, you will need a
> mini-DIN-8 (Mac) plug on one end, and a 9-pin-RS232 (PC) plug on
> the other end. You can probably get away with having only 3 wires
> (transmit data, receive data, and ground) actually connected.
Actually, all Mac serial cables are effectively null-modem cables.
There is only one standard pinout for mini DIN-8 serial ports on
all Apple (and compatible) hardware. That's why I can use the cable
that came with my personal laserwriter (non-localtalk capable) and
also use it to connect two macs for plain serial communication or a
localtalk network limited to two devices.
I have to admit that the cables are harder to find now that Apple
doesn't make anything with serial ports and hasn't for some time.
Brad Boyer
flar@allandria.com
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