> What is the difference between boot-com[12].fs and boot[12].fs ?
>
> If the firmware is set to use a rs232 console, will the NetBSD kernel
> also use a rs232 console?  Will it use the same baud rate, parity, and
> such as the firmware?

no idea of PC firmware working with serial console. do you have 
openfirmware?

NetBSD can use serial console if configured

>
> Or is it going to try and use the video regardless?  If so, how
> does one tell it what resolution one's monitor supports?
> (640x480 is not supported)
>