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Re: minicom config




On Tue, 2 Feb 1999, ktb wrote:

> 
> 
> Hi, I'm trying to get away from my modem failing to hang up properly and
> am attempting to install mimicom.  I went through the configuration
> process and as root, the program at least starts the dialup process.
> I aborted because I didn't want to be on line while in root.  I then
> switched over as regular user and got the following message:
> 
> ~$ minicom d
> minicom: there is no global configuration file /etc/minirc.d
> Ask your sysadm to create one (with minicom -s).
> 
> Well I used "minicom -s" at the command line which takes me to the main
> configuration screen.  I assume the file  /etc/minirc.d
> goes in   "Filenames and paths"    the problem is I don't know which
> line to put the file in from the choices below:
> 
>    A - Download directory :
>    B -   Upload directory :
>    C -   Script directory :
>    D -     Script program : /usr/bin/runscript
>    E -     Kermit program : /usr/bin/kermit -l %l -b %b
> 
> I would guess "Script directory" but I really don't have a clue and I
> don't want to screw this up.  I am also assuming that I put
> /etc/minirc.d
> in either "A", "B", or "C", as root and the program will make the
> appropriate file for me?  I have been through the minicom man page and
> don't see anything about  /etc/minirc.d.  I tried messing with the
> minicom.users   file to see if that would help, but it didn't.  I would
> appreciate your help.
> Thanks,
> Kent
> 
> 
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When you save from "minicom -s" as root, it will save to
/etc/minirc.dfl; so, rename it to /etc/minicom.d.


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