tfilm@ihlpa.ATT.COM (Lindenmeyer) (09/15/88)
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I am interested in using a UNIX(tm)-based KERMIT to transfer
data from a VAX-VMS system running EUNICE. I have had the system
administrator connect a modem to the VMS tta0 port that translates
into Eunice tty0. Under the VMS environment, I am able to dial a
number through the port, but only from the keyboard (a .com
procedure cannot access the port). Under Eunice, I have attempted
to use 'cu (number) -ltty0', but get a strange message that the
line is busy. I have looked at the /dev/ directory on Eunice, but
am unable to execute 'cd dev' (the machine responds 'bad
directory'). By 'cat'ing the /dev/ directory, I can see that tty0
is included in it, but again am uncertain if the directory is any
good. I have also looked in /usr/lib/uucp/L-devices and find only
one record that assigns DIR tty24 0 9600.
Does anyone have experience on whether the system may not be
configured properly, whether I may be able to enhance the
environment so that I can make use of 'cu' on Eunice in procedures
that will allow me to access the modem on tty0, dial, connect and
finally transfer data via kermit to a distant pc?
Thanks for any help.
M. E. Lindenmeyer, ihlpa!tfilm
880914.2030klm@cme-durer.ARPA (Ken Manheimer) (09/16/88)
I don't have the answer to the specific concern (accessing ttys for dialing out), but i can give you a hint - the /dev directory in Eunice is emulated, and it is not anomolous that you're unable to 'cd' to it. At least in Eunice 4.3 (you didn't mention which version you're running), some of the entries are designated according to a combination of logical assignments in the DCL environment and data in a file, /etc/eunice/dev.com . Info about configuring the ghost /dev is in section 4.5 of the Eunice 4.3 Administrators manual. I also seem to recall some specific discussion about dealing with the entries (and "directory"), but don't recall where... Ken Manheimer klm@cme-durer.ARPA or ..!uunet!cme-durer.arpa!klm Nat'l Institute of Standards and Technology (Formerly "National Bureau of Standards") Factory Automation Systems, Software Support -=- -=- -=- Oh bla dee, oh bla dah, life goes on...