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From: Kyle Hearn <kyle@intex.net>
Newsgroups: comp.os.linux.hardware,comp.os.linux.misc,comp.unix.bsd.freebsd.misc
Subject: Re: Multiport serial boards
Date: Mon, 18 Dec 1995 02:30:12 -0600
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On Mon, 11 Dec 1995, David Nugent wrote:

> I'm looking for comments, experiences as well as dealer details (ie. where to
> get them) for multi-port serial boards to run under either or both FreeBSD
> and Linux/x86. The boards we require to handle at least 8, 16 or 32 ports
> and have working and supported (not necessarily by the manufacturer)
> serial drivers for these operating systems. Support and supply within
> Australia would be ideal, but not essential (we will certainly consider
> an agency or dealership arrangement if the cards are well recommended
> and work well on these platforms). There are quite a few installations
> involved.
> 
> Information on terminal server devices would also be appreciated, but since
> there may be a significant concern for cost, they may not be entirely suited
> to the situation.
> 
> Please email responses. I will post a concise summary if anyone expresses
> a similar interest in the information.

Digiboards are supposed to be supported by BSDI. FreeBSD, I don't know. 
You really should be looking at a terminal server. There are a number of 
PC compatible serial cards with lots of ports, but drivers :-)
                                  
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