I use this to talk kermit to macppc machines:

define macppc {
  set line /dev/tty00
  set serial 8N1
  set speed 38400
  set carrier-watch off
  set flow-control none
  set modem type none
  connect
}

I use a DIN8 to DB9 adapter and a null modem cable to connect from an
i386 laptop.

-russ


dbolgheroni@uol.com.br (Daniel Bolgheroni) writes:

> I need to do a serial console to some macppc machines to install NetBSD. But I 
> can't find the cable needed to do such a thing, a mini-DIN 8 male on both 
> sides.
>
> Is it possible to do a serial console using a i386 machine as a terminal, to 
> connect to a macppc (or even mac68k) machine using a program such as minicom?
>
> I'm asking because I found a DB9 female/mini-DIN 8 male cable. Is it possible 
> to do this with this cable?
>
> Thank's in advance.