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Re: More info: Re: help... can't restore from backups



> Unable to bind to port '/dev/ttyS3'.

you may have some *getty bound to the port, some minicom, pppd, or other
thingie, try `fuser /dev/ttyS3`

> error messages. I don't believe it's the port hardware or the setup as
> I've had a serial mouse working with gpm as a test.

`killall gpm` ?

> This is driving me nuts, it all worked a month or so ago. I've left
> the batteries out of my pilot overnight and will try again tomorrow,

:)

> if not, it's time to install M$ Windows and attempt a sync then. If
> anybody has any suggestions or help I'd much appreciate it as
> installing Windows just to sync my pilot makes my computer unhappy.

Don't do that, please...

HTH,

T
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