[RndTbl] Null modem serial connection minicom

[Gilbert E. Detillieux]

According to author:
> I'm trying to set up a nullmodem serial connection between
> a PC (Linux) and a MacSE (OS6.04). I've got some files I want
> to pump into the old Mac without having to mess with its floppy
> drive. Anyway, I've got the computers connected with the
> correct hardware, that is, a Mac serial modem cable pluged
> into a a 25 pin null modem cable. Zterm on the Mac is all set,
> but I'm not sure how to set up minicom for a pure serial connection.
> Everthing I've read about minicom is for a modem, not a 
> serial connection. So here is the question:
> How do you set up minicom for a simple null modem serial connection?
> Any information would be appreciated.

There's not much to it, really.  You just need to clear out some of the
modem strings in the setup.  You can do this from the menus, or start off
with the following as your /etc/minirc.dfl file...

----------------------------------------------------------------------
# Machine-generated file - use "minicom -s" to change parameters.
pr lock             /var/tmp
pu baudrate         9600
pu minit            
pu mreset           
pu mhangup          
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Adjust the baudrate, and any other serial port settings, as appropriate.
You may also need to specify an alternative device name for the serial port
you'll be using, if the default /dev/modem symlink isn't set up or correct.

The above file works for me as is.

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