Re: connecting to console of sun via pc

From: Moss Hart (act1_at_operamail.com)
Date: 02/25/04 

Date: 25 Feb 2004 12:09:57 -0600

On Wed, 25 Feb 2004 13:20:34 +0100,
Claus Dragon <claus@ultima-dragons.org> wrote:

<OP Q. re: Sparc 5 serial console w. Hyperterminal and good advice snipped>

>
>I never managed to get hyperlink to connect. Therefore, I use
>'Terraterm' (Freeware), the standard settings are sparc-compatible and
>you can choose the ports from drop-down menues.
>
>
Presuming you mean Hyperterminal as the OP referred to, I've used it for Sparc
10's 20's and Classic's. It's ugly, but it does work (with a null modem). Just
try different serial ports and hit the enter key after making the connection.

Moss Hart

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