MiniCom-- Error Lock Failed

[Adam Lackorzynski]

On Tue Jun 21, 2005 at 05:21:33 -0400, Maximus wrote:
> I want to use the usb port as a serial port.
> 
> So, i  have used a Serial Gadget Driver on the Device Side.
> 
> 
> The Device is connected to the Host.
> 
> On Host Side, I want to run minicom.
> 
> The Driver has been loaded on host side.
> 
> 
> I have set the Port --> /dev/input/ttyACM0 and the file exists.
> 
> I can use cat on /dev/input/ttyACM0 and at the other side i get
> whatever i have input using the cat command.
> 
> 
> But, minicom is NOT working ?. i get the error when i lauch minicom.
> 
> [root@LocalSystem ]# minicom
> Device /dev/input/ttyACM0 lock failed: No such file or directory.
> 
> 
> What is the error ?.
> Why does this error occur ?.
> 
> 
> How to prevent this error ?.

Which version of minicom are you using? Which platform, distribution
etc.? In my version there isn't such an error message.



Adam
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