Re: UPS ON RS-232 (+) CLOSE TO SUICIDE !!

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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!


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