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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Software Issues and Discussion => Topic started by: golem on February 05, 2008, 01:10:38 PM

Title: NewShell over AUX:
Post by: golem on February 05, 2008, 01:10:38 PM

I read that you can connect up two Amigas and run a shell to the other over a serial link via the AUX: device.
I've plugged a null-modem cable between my two machines and typed;
1>MOUNT AUX:
1>NEWSHELL AUX:
on the first machine but nothing happens on the second.
Is a new shell window meant to open on the second? How can I get it to work?
If you are wondering why then I just want a quick way to test serial port communications (I'm trying to recompile something to use a silversurfer.device)
Thanks for any help.

Title: Re: NewShell over AUX:
Post by: Piru on February 05, 2008, 01:15:53 PM

Uhm, you're supposed to NEWSHELL AUX: on the system you connect to. That is the shell's input and output goes to the serial.

Title: Re: NewShell over AUX:
Post by: golem on February 05, 2008, 01:27:21 PM

Oh :roll:
How does it know to send commands from the first system to the second? Are you saying thats what the 1>MOUNT AUX: is for?
Do I need to do a 1> COPY * TO AUX: on the first system or something like that?

Title: Re: NewShell over AUX:
Post by: Piru on February 05, 2008, 01:37:06 PM

Well, terminal program works the best IMO.

Title: Re: NewShell over AUX:
Post by: golem on February 05, 2008, 01:47:36 PM

Thanks Piru. Will try what you say.