On Sun, 28 Feb 1999, Franky X. S. wrote:
> Hi,
> Sorry I don't know which list would be apropriate for a question like this.
> So, I would also be greatful for a link to another list or docu.
> Here is the problem:
>
> I wan't to drive some selfmade hardware through one of my LPT ports.
> But I could not find any info on how you could do this in linux. I don't
> want to establish a handshake protocol, so I think I won't be able to "just
> use /dev/lp?". C-software that is driving the Hardware could be run by
> root. No problem ;-). So how could I access the LPT registers directly?
> Any hints?
I once found some software called "meter", I believe on sunsite. It
basically showed the system load on LEDs attached to the paralel port.
If you can't find it, contact me. I might still have it somewhere around
(I think it is on one of my CDs)
Frank
>
> Thanx,
> Fx_
>
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