Re: 4 port serial card.

From: pa3gcu (gqa.cvzl@scp.fi)
Date: Sun Jan 12 2003 - 10:29:00 EET

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    On Sunday 12 January 2003 05:38, Ray Wells wrote:
    > Hi All,
    >
    > This enquiry relates to a four-port serial card for a Linux BBS so I hope
    > it s directed to the right place.
    >
    > I acquired a four-port serial card that I'm trying to identify.
    >
    > I've checked out the latest serial-howto but to no avail so I'm hoping
    > someone on this list may be able to assist.
    >
    > The card in question was made in Australia about 1992 (copyright allaw
    > 1992) and carries the identification COM-4 (a brand name ??).
    >
    > It has four 16550 UARTS and individual jumpers for each port to set comport
    > number and IRQ. Additionally, there is an 8 way DIP switch which permits
    > selection of operation under a single IRQ, among other things.
    >
    > The documentation says that Windows, Pick, Xenix, Unix, Concurrent DOS and
    > DOS are supported.
    >
    > I don't have the drivers :-(

    You may well have the driver(s), i am of the opinion that is it is stated
    that "unix" is supported then quite possably there is a driver in the kernel
    source for such an old card.
    Try looking into /usr/src/linux/Documentation/Configure.help for a driver.
    There is a list to be found with URL's in the Serial-HOWTO.
    I used google.com to look for the word "4-port" i got more than 100 hits,
    there must be some hint for you in there as well.

    >
    > Does anyone know anything about this card? My BBS is crying out for it for
    > additional radio ports :-)
    >
    > TIA
    >
    > Ray Wells VK2TV
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