Connecting to serial port using HyperTerminal

[Robert Fitzpatrick]

>> ttyd0   "/usr/libexec/getty std.9600"   vt100   on secure
>>
>> I found an existing line for ttyd0 set for dailup and off, I replaced 
>> it
>> with the one you suggested. Now, the ttyd0 shows up in the processes
>> running, but still no luck connecting. I have things set to 9600 baud 
>> with
>> 8|None|1|Hardware and VT100 emulation. But no response.
>>
>> --
>> Robert
>
>Maybe something trivial, but are you sure you're using a null modem 
>cable?  this is necessary...

Yeah, the cable works connecting to a Linux box I have...

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Robert