[Nut-upsuser] FreeBSD rc.d scripts or shutdown howto?

[Daniel O'Connor]

On Thu, 23 Aug 2007, Bryan wrote:
> On 22/08/07, Daniel O'Connor <doconnor at gsoft.com.au> wrote:
> > I just use RS232 ports and be done with it - I don't know how to
> > track down the problem is :(
>
> A shame it has to come down to that -- but I believe I have indeed
> reached then end of the road for all practical purposes.
>
> > You're lucky, whenever I've tried it I usually have to unplug and
> > replug the UPS :)
>
> I've since found that I do have to re-plug the USB connector, unless
> it's been out of comms for quite a long time.

OK.

> > I know a bit about USB protocol stuff but there are so many
> > intervening layers..
>
> You're telling me! :| Whatever happened to the good ol' days when you
> could fix things with a multimeter and a screwdriver and the really
> hard stuff with a scope and soldering iron? :P

Yes grandad ;)

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