Re: How to use a serial console on Ultra 1?

[jordanb@hafd.org (Jordan Bettis)]

On Wed, Aug 08, 2007 at 08:23:42AM -0700, Earl Violet wrote:
> 
> --- 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 don't remember which ones).  In the
> "old days" they cost over $10 and were hard to find.

I tried to make one once. Took hours and then there was a short between
some of the wires that I didn't discover until I had it all taped up.

I then went to Radio Shack and found one of those nine pin dongles that
do the same thing for $5. 

Radio Shack might not have them anymore but I'm sure you can find them
on the internet for very cheap. Search for "null modem adapter."

-- 
Jordan Bettis -- Chicago Il.