Embedded Linux - Interfacing & setup

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Embedded Linux: Hardware, Software, and Interfacing

In Debian in Ubuntu, use:

 aptitude install lrzsz minicom

to install the required programs.

This is the configuration for minicom. You might need to use another serial port if the following configuration doesn't match your system.

Run minicom -s and pick Serial Port Setup.

 A -    Serial Device      : /dev/ttyS0
B - Lockfile Location     : /var/lock
C -   Callin Program      :
D -  Callout Program      :
E -    Bps/Par/Bits       : 115200 8N1
F - Hardware Flow Control : No
G - Software Flow Control : No

And then select Save as dfl to save these settings as the default.

Then select Exit and you will get into the minicom console.