If you do decide to go with uucp, here's an example configuration:
File /etc/uucp/port:
Code:
#
# /dev/ttyUSB0 at 9600
#
port usbtoserial0_9600
type direct
device /dev/ttyUSB0
speed 9600
hardflow false
File /etc/uucp/sys:
Code:
#
# /dev/ttyUSB0 at 9600
#
system USB0@9600
port usbtoserial0_9600
time any
You would then open up a terminal emulator and run the following:
and you're good to go. To disconnect, type "~.". For help with other commands, type "~?".
I find this much easier to use than minicom.