by jesse

what must be done to make javax.comm work with devFS?

the easiest way to make it work is to symlink /dev/tts/0 to /dev/ttyS0, and so on and so forth. I suspect that the source to javax.comm could be changed to make it look in /dev/tts/* for ports, not just look at /dev/ttyS*.

 

 
Read more of   The Yak's Frequently Questioned Answers   (mod.2008-06-12)

422.   What is a tofinfant?   [jake/2005-02-18]
326.   How do I make an RJ-45 connector into a hardware loop back device (is that an ethernet jammer in your pocket) ? (or how the hell do you boot an Indy with out an ethernet cable)   [jake/2002-10-05]
272.   If you were held captive, and your captor demanded you to mix a Big Dave's Drawersdropper or else… what do you do?!!!   [kurt/2001-09-05]
261.   Which companies belong to the DVD Copy Control Association (DVD CCA) as of 08-2001?   [rupe/2001-08-03]
235.   How do I enable the diagnostic mode on a Garmin eTrex GPS?   [rupe/2001-05-30]
212.   Where can you get free juice / ice cream in SFO, April 2001?   [rupe/2001-04-17]
207.   how can i access a virtual console greater than 12 in linux?   [jesse/2001-04-03]
132.   What is the official scale for grading Yak parties?   [rupe/2000-10-08]
128.   What is a TINI, and what are some good sources of information on it?   [jesse/2000-10-07]
110.   How can I download a new ringtone to my SMS capable phone without having net access?   [rupe/2000-07-09]
75.   Where can I get an Isreali standard issue military gas mask for under $30.00 US?   [simon/2000-04-05]
41.   Which OS Sucks? Which OS Rules?   [strick/2000-02-02]
37.   What is this "goo" that holds the yak together?   [robey/2000-02-01]
27.   What is Bleech made from   [vonguard/2000-01-23] ( rupe/2001-05-30 )
25.   What does CLEC stand for in the telco business?   [simon/2000-01-22] ( jesse/2000-11-22 )