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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