[comp.os.minix] V1.3 tty driver

ast@cs.vu.nl (Andy Tanenbaum) (06/30/88)

I finally managed to find a place where I can test the V1.3 tty driver.
The version I posted doesn't quite work (surprise), but I am busy fixing
it.

One question arises.  When the system comes it, it initializes the UART
to 1200 baud, 7 bit data characters, 1 stop bit and even parity.  If
you don't like these parameters, you can change them with stty.  Still,
I was wondering what parameters I should make the defaults.  I hereby
invite people to post there opinions on UART parameter settings. 

Andy Tanenbaum (ast@cs.vu.nl)

TROTH%TAMCBA.bitnet@jade.berkeley.edu (Rick Troth) (07/08/88)

        I recommend 8 data, no parity, one stop bits.
Supposedly,  that is "standard" for 1200 and up.  Below 1200,
use 8 data, no parity, two stop bits.  Parity is becoming quite
UN-common lately.

                                                            - Rick Troth
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