USB serial RS232 adapter cable installation in Linux Mint

[EugeneA]

Total Linux Mint beginner here. I got this (http://www.usconverters.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=62&chapter=0) usb serial adapter cable but I have no idea how to install it in Linux Mint. Can anybody give me an idea where to start?

[GastonJ]

I wouldn't normally point someone out to another forum, but you need to read this and check yourself

Linux Mint Forums ? View topic - [SOLVED] USB to Serial (http://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?f=90&t=135914)

HTH

[wimwauters]

Total Linux Mint beginner here. I got this (http://www.usconverters.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=62&chapter=0) usb serial adapter cable but I have no idea how to install it in Linux Mint. Can anybody give me an idea where to start?

Before you plugin the adapter, run
tail -f /var/log/messages

and keep an eye on it, as you plug in the USB adapter.
Now you should be able to figure out what your adapter gets linked to (/dev/something)

Then plugin the serial cable to the device you are trying to have a link with,
and then just use screen:
screen /dev/something

If you haven't got screen yet, just install it:
apt-get install screen

Press enter once or twice and screen will automagically figure out speed and parity.

Cheers,
Wim