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From: rstofer@netcom.com (Richard T. Stofer)
Subject: How Do I Use COM?
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Date: Sun, 2 May 1993 22:59:46 GMT
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I am having a little problem understanding exactly how to set up the COM
ports for terminal (login) operation.  If I do nothing, the status lights
on my breakout box are all red (disabled) and the port is dead.  I can
copy a file to /dev/com0 and the port is initialized and the file will be
displayed. When the transfer is complete the port is shut down again.

Second part of the question:   I know where TERMCAP is located but I don't
know exactly where to make changes to have the system recognize my terminal
and it's characteristics.  Additionally, I would like to change the baud
rate on a more or less permanent basis.  I believe the port defaults to 9600
and 19200 is what I would want to use.

Any assistance will be appreciated.