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RE: [ecs] update to 2.3.07 Ingo Pakleppa 17 Oct 2003 22:47:45 -0700

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Under Linux, the serial ports are usually named /dev/ttyS0, /dev/ttyS1
etc. I'm not sure if ECS translates that. Even if it does, your Linux
distribution may use a different naming convention, and ECS may be
looking for the wrong device to open?

On Fri, 2003-10-17 at 06:25, Mark Gilmore wrote:
> Hi Rob,
> I suspect some kind of a HW issue
> (as this same call is made for numerous other devices).
> Can you access COM1 using *any* other software ?
> 
> At 07:10 AM 10/17/2003 -0600, you wrote:
> 
> >Mark,
> >
> >I finally had a chance to try ECS Linux.
> >
> >I got it up but can't connect to my Time Commander Plus. It complains:
> >
> >10/17 06:58:24 Construct TCPlus Interface
> >10/17 06:58:24 TCPlus Interface: ERROR:tcsetattr err on COM1 (err
> >#5:Input/output error)
> >10/17 06:58:24 ERROR:TCPlus Interface: tcsetattr err on COM1 (err
> >#5:Input/output error)
> >
> >I know the TC+ is on COM1. Is there something that I need to do to enable
> >the port or to set the speed.
> >
> >BTW, it is much easier to access ECS from Windows using IE. And it is much
> >faster than Mozilla on Linux.
> >
> >Regards,
> >Rob Hicks
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Mark Gilmore [mailto:mark@markgilmore.net]
> >Sent: Friday, October 10, 2003 6:04 AM
> >To: ecs@netbloc.com
> >Subject: RE: [ecs] update to 2.3.07
> >
> >Here ya go:
> >
> >To install:
> >          1) Login to Linux as root.
> >
> >          2) Enter:
> >                  mkdir /ecs
> >
> >          3) Download http://OmnipotenceSoftware.com/ecs_linux.zip to /ecs
> >
> >          4) Enter:
> >                  cd /ecs
> >                  unzip ecs_linux
> >                  chmod +x *.bin
> >                  chmod +x *.sh
> >             Note: I'm not sure what you enter here to make these files
> >executable
> >             by *all* users (vs root only).
> >
> >          5) Copy your existing main.cfg to /ecs (if desired).
> >
> >To run ecs, enter:
> >          ecs.bin
> >
> >To access ecs via your browser (Mozilla and Firebird are the only ones I
> >recommend for now):
> >          1) Enter "/ecs/ips.htm" at the URL prompt
> >                  (I would bookmark this link or make it your home page)
> >          2) Click the "127.../login" link
> >          3) Enter "owner" at the password prompt (leave name blank).
> >
> >If you see only blank boxes where applets should be displayed:
> >          1) Install the SUN JRE:
> >
> >http://www.java.com/en/download/help/linux_install.jsp#self-extracting
> >          2) Register JAVA plugins with Mozilla:
> >                  http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.4.2/manual_install_linux.html
> >          Read CLOSELY and be VERY careful with these instructions !
> >          This is NOT point and click :-).
> >
> >At 07:06 PM 10/9/2003 -0600, you wrote:
> >
> > >Mark,
> > >
> > >I downloaded ECS-Linux but don't remember if you provided instructions for
> > >setting it up. I wanted to give it a try tonight.
> > >
> > >Rob Hicks
> > >rob.hicks@comcast.net
> > >
> > >-----Original Message-----
> > >From: Mark Gilmore [mailto:mark@markgilmore.net]
> > >Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2003 7:00 PM
> > >To: ecs@netbloc.com
> > >Subject: [ecs] update to 2.3.07
> > >
> > >I'm currently uploading an enhancement whereby all java menus use
> > >fix lengths for all selections (for a *much* cleaner appearance).
> > >http://OmnipotenceSoftware.com/ECS_SETUP.EXE should be ready for
> > >download by 9:30/EST.
> > >Feedback welcome.
> > >
> > >Mark Gilmore
> > >http://OmnipotenceSoftware.com
> > >
> > >
> > >
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