[NTLUG:Discuss] Serial Ports and Palm Pilot

[Bug Hunter]

actually, on linux past RedHat 6.0, use

chmod a+rw /dev/ttyS0        (com 1)
chmod a+rw /dev/ttyS1        (com 2)....etc


On 29 Sep 2001, Alan Andrews wrote:

> 
> If you're not trying to sync as root (hope not) you'll have to allow
> your non root users to access the serial port directly.  The quickest
> way is just to chmod a+rw /dev/cua0 (cua1 for serial 2).  I'm sure there
> are other ways, but that on WILL work.
> 
>   
> 
> 
> On Sat, 2001-09-29 at 02:30, Patrick Parks wrote: > hi guys and gals,
> has anyone on the list used Pilot software with a palm > pilot? I have
> been trying to get mine to work, and am not sure what the > problem
> is. I know my serial port is working, I have used a serial mouse > in
> the past. When I try to sync my palm, it just does not see it. Any >
> links to documentation to serial ports, and or Pilot-Link info ould be
> > greatful. Thanks > -- > Patrick Parks > www.patrickparks.com >
> patrick at patrickparks.com > 972.416.8377 (Home) > 972.354.7712 (Fax) >
> 504.723.6460 (PCS)
> 
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