TITLE
    Port Server OPENSTEP Driver Overview
Article ID:
Created:
Modified: 		72367
12/19/98
12/19/98
TOPIC

    This article discusses a device driver for the OPENSTEP Mach operating system, versions 4.0 through 4.2.

DISCUSSION

    Driver: Port Server
    Last Update: December 18, 1997

    Availability Information

    A version of this driver is on the OPENSTEP CD-ROM
    No updated versions of this driver are available

    Driver Name / Installer .pkg: PortServer
    Driver Type: System
    Driver Scope: Generic-System
    Supported Components:
    PC Bus / Interface Supported by Driver*: EIA-232 (Serial)
    Supported Connectors:
    Access Mode: Indirect Driver
    Adapter Memory:

    General Overview notes: This driver can be used in conjunction with the ISASerialPort driver to provide access to the serial ports for applications. This driver provides the interface commonly known as the TTY Layer and should be configured if the serial ports are being used.


    Special Features of Driver / Driver Notes:
    This device driver provides information in the Configure application's help panel. Choose Info>Help from the Configure menu and scroll down to find this device driver's help topic.

    Known Problems

    Serial printing does not work. HSD & Interfax Fax support does not work.

    Driver Version Notes

    4.00 - Released on OPENSTEP 4.0 User CD-ROM

    * - Indicates information that is inclusive of the entire capability of this driver. Not all devices supported by this driver may include all features listed.

Document Information
Product Area: Apple Software
Category: OPENSTEP
Sub Category: Drivers

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