Chapter 24. Accessing Other UNIX Systems by Modem

James Edwards and Steve “Mor” Moritsugu

  • Controlling UNIX serial devices

  • Testing configurations with the cu program

  • Configuring dial-in and dial-out communications

  • Transferring files with the cu program

  • Transferring files and executing programs with uucp

Tip for Beginners

Modems can be very frustrating and difficult to set up. A correct modem cable is particularly important because the modems use more serial signal lines than other devices. Note the section on Win modems that do not work with UNIX.

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