Surely no, vmware is NOT running, since it would lock /dev/ttyS0. No process uses /dev/ttyS0 (lsof | grep ttyS0) > SERGIE wrote: > > Please help - spent a week 24hr/day, no results. Wouldn't not want anyone > > me to suicide? I got fc5. > > > > Windows detects the UPS with no problems, with out any additional > > settings. On unix, I use /dev/ttyS0 (this is 100% correct, since windows > > is run on virtual machine on the unix box). > > > > So, when I try to use the same software from developer (IPPON, Model Back > > Power 500 - "DUMB" UPS), written on Java and works and looks the same as > > in windows, it can not detect the UPS (does no see anything) on the > > /dev/ttyS0, on which windows within vmware detected it no problem. > > > > I reckon I gotta set up some stop bits, parity and speed on the port. > > > > "setserial" is no longer widely used, to I think "stty" is what I need. > > > > THE QUESTION: what and how do I set up the device so that programs > > (apcupsd, nut, vendor's software). And am I on the right way? > > > > Some comments: > > * /dev/ttyS0 is rw under the id I work. root's execution does not help > > either. * kermit with 9600 connects and nothing received or echoed back. > > * Whilst running programs under unix, /dev/ttyS0 is vacant. > > > > Appreciate your help. > > > > SERGIE. > > Dumb question - are you trying to access /dev/ttyS0 while Windows is > running on the virtual machine? > > Mikkel > -- > > Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, > for thou art crunchy and taste good with Ketchup! -- fedora-list mailing list fedora-list@xxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe: https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-list
