Craig Sanders wrote: > > On Wed, 19 Mar 1997, Paul Wade wrote: > > > > It mentioned /dev/modem, which I don't appear to have. Have I missed > > > a package somewhere? Help! > > > > /dev/modem is usually a soft link > > > > for example my modem is on the 3rd port - COM3 in msdos/win > > > > ln -s /dev/cua2 /dev/modem > > > > creates the soft link > > /dev/cua devices are obsolete now. they are only retained for backwards > compatibility with old binaries. > > what you have obviously works for you, but you would be much better off > using /dev/ttyS2 - this is especially true if you want to use the same > line for both dialin and dialout...port locking is handled much better > with ttyS2 devices (as long as all programs are compiled to use the > correct lock file...all debian packages are) > > craig
I turned around to my old 386, did a ls /dev/mo*, and answered his question. I must have inherited the link to /dev/cua2 from another distribution. Probably, I created it following some old FAQ or howto. I wasted time with two other distributions before I switched to debian. You and Tim both make a good point here about the debian distribution - it actually has standards. A lot of people are running the others because they bought some worthless book with a CD inside the back cover. Paul Wade, CEO Greenbush Technologies Corporation Web: http://www.greenbush.com/ Email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ********************************* Fresh Linux CD's mailed monthly No refrigeration needed Under 1 billion sold! *********************************
