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Re: serial communications on NeXT computer

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From: moose
Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1992 17:48
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In article <KARTHY.92Jul23115350@xiv.iesd.auc.dk> karthy@iesd.auc.dk (Karsten  
Thygesen) writes:
> 
> Hi.
> 
> I am forwarding this question for a friend, but please send any
> help/comments to me.
> 
> Problem: We are currently developing a program to control a
> professional video recorder. The video recorder has a serial RS 232
> interface which communicates at 38400 bit/s, 8 data bits and odd
> parity (i.e. 9 bits per character plus start/stop bits). 

The NeXT serial driver is pretty adamant about 10 bit data frames.  As most  
modems will only work with a 10 bit data frame, NeXT feels this does not cause  
anyone any hardships. 

--
Michael Rutman			|	moose@svcdudes.com
Cubist				|	makes me a NeXT programmer
Software Ventures		|	maker of MicroPhone II
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