Quoting Dustin Sallings,

> 	Tried local and softcar, still don't get a login prompt.  That's
> the thing I don't get.  Kermit will talk to the terminal or the HP200LX
> just fine at 9600, but no getty.  That's where I get the idea that I don't
> know what the things looking for.  AFAICT, I'd set it up exactly how the
> terminal is, but I've obviously missed something...

Just out of curiosity: try a different speed than 9600. Doesn't matter
what it is, just other than 9600. I've seen a weird problem with getty
at 9600 bps once.  Your probably is unlikely to be the same but.. you never
know.

- Frank