> I recently got a DECstation 5000/125 and I'm trying to get Linux to run.
> I'm using minicom and while I get output from the machine, I can not
> type anything on the prom. When I power the machine on, I get:
>
> .....
>
> The funny thing is that I _can_ type when NetBSD is being started. But
> nothing happens on the prom.
>
These DECStations require full modem control signals on the
prom console. I would build a D25 serial modem-faker cable:
1 ------------------- 1
2 -------\ /--------- 2
X
3 -------/ \--------- 3
4 -+ +- 4
| |
5 -+ +- 5
6 -+ +- 6
| |
7 -)---------------)- 7
| |
8 -+ +- 8
| |
20 -+ +- 20
This should work.
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Karel van Houten
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The box said "Requires Windows 95 or better."
I can't understand why it won't work on my Linux computer.
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