Mailinglist Archive: opensuse (1156 mails)

[stugreen@xxxxxxx (Stu Green)]

Jim Hatridge wrote:

> On Thu, 30 Apr 1998, Bodo Bauer wrote:
>
> > You only can comminicate with other Linux Boxes usiong PLIP (please correct
> > me if I'm wrong). To transfer files to a XT, just set up a serial login
> > (getty/agetty/mgetty on the serial port), log in from the XT using
> > a terminal emulation, and use zmodem to transfer files. Use the
> > linux Box as a BBS like server....
> >
> > Ciao,
> >       BB
> >
>
> Hi Bodo;
>
> This sounds interesting.  Sorry if I seem a little slow, but what
> files/programs would I need on my Linux box and on the XT. Also what
> "howto" is there on this?
>
> I just looked at "agetty" 's man page. Do I understand it right, if I set
> up an account and use this command then I could use the XT as a sort of
> dumb termanal? Also I would not need a modem for the XT, right?
>
> Thanks for your help. SuSE is GREAT!
>
> JIM
>
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Jim,  One quick addition - a null modem cable will probably be needed to
complete the connection.
Regards,
Stu


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