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!
