>This looks like the "EPPPD can't find the port that MINITERM was just using
>problem" again.
>
>There are 2 possible fixes:
>
>1) In your Arachne.cfg file specify the actual base # instead of "default".
>e.g. look for:
>Port 4
>Irq 3
>Base 0x2e8 <----instead of Default for Port 4
> For Port 3 use 0x3e8 and for Port 2 use 0x2f8.
>I think a lot of trouble could be skipped if the value "Default" never
existed.
>
>2) If the above doesn't do the job, you may have to run a program called
>"Comports" found at simtelnet in a file called 4ports4u.zip.
>This program fills holes in the bios list of available ports. Run it every
>time before Arachne.
>
>Occasionally, a bigger hammer is required.
>If problems persist, Glenn has the hammer.
>
>- Clarence Verge
Hello all,
I use this line in my autoexec.bat to get comports.com run with each bootup:
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REM --4ports4U COM port utility --
c:\ports\comports.com
REM --end port utility--
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That gets it done. I've attached the .zip file for comports.com
Thanks,
Michael L. Dawley
Pearl, Mississippi
4PORTS4U.ZIP
COMPAQ deskpro 575
