> > > I have one serial port on the back of my computer. The usual assortment > of audio jacks , Firewire, ps2 ports, and parallel port. > > Is the fact that both serial ports show 'serial8250' significant? Is > that the same device on both ports? > > -- 1. Check the BIOS of the machine and see if it allows configuration of a COM2 2. Remove the MODEM from the machine and see if ttyS1 goes away. 3. Profit. Sean