On Sat, May 18, 2013 at 10:33:18AM -0400, Philip Jenkins wrote: > The refurbs are pretty cheap, so I may get two and install XP on one and > some flavor of Linux on the other (I'm the most familiar with Ubuntu (but > that isn't saying much), but open to suggestions.) Does Linux still support > serial ports?
Yes, of course! There's the added advantage that you don't need additional drivers for USB-to-serial converters, too, which takes a bit more uncertainty out of things. If it ever was supported, it should be supported now. Okay, the kernel-mode soundmodem stuff has gone, but that was a stupid idea ;-) Remember those old floppy connector tape drives? They're still supported - if you can get a real genuine FDC to play with... -- Gordonjcp MM0YEQ _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
