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> Hi Folks!
> 
> I have a Mac IIcx running NetBSD, I also have a Performa 475 that I want to use 
> as a serial console. So my question are how do I setup the tty for this?
> I have ClarisWorks 4.0 that I want to use as communication program, is that OK?
> By the way is it possible to connect to my IIcx through the serial interface?
> I mean can I run Shell on the 475 and the IIcx at the same time?

Do you want a serial connection, or a serial console? The difference is that
serial console is where all the boot messages go. Also, if you disconnect
the computer on the other end of a serial console (send a break sequence),
NetBSD will drop into the debugger (only debugger switch if you have
neither a keyboard nor a real debug switch).

If the IIcx has internal video working, just use a serial connection.

Either way, set the mac for 9600, 8N1 communication. Turn on the tty for that
port in /etc/ttys, and you're set.

If you really want a serial console (no video/kbd. for the IIcx), you also
need to do two things. 1) tell the booter to tell NetBSD to use a serial
console, and 2) turn off the tty on ttye0 in /etc/ttys.

Good luck!

Bill