can't find serial port

[talmage at somtel.com]

Hi,

I've been having a problem with my DoubleTalk LT as well lately.
If I try to boot into Linux using ltlk the system locks up as tight as a 
drum while loading the kernel.
If I use acntsa instead of ltlk the system boots and runs fine with the 
exception, of course, that the codes for setting rate, pitch, etc are for 
the Accent SA.  While this is workable as a temporary solution, it is a 
pain in the arse when reviewing capital letters as it says 5P for every one 
read.
While the unit seems to work fine under MS-DOS while using ASAP, I believe 
there may be a problem with the cable.  I say this because when I run the 
Test.com program that came with my unit, it tells me that the unit is not 
working properly.
I've been trying to narrow my problem down, but it is difficult as I can't 
take the molded plug apart to have someone check the wires, and the other 
end of the cable is hard wired.
I suspect the DTR wire, but I'm not certain on this.
I guess I would suggest that you try the Test.com program to see what it 
says for your unit.  You should note, that you can't have a screen package 
running when you run the test, but it immediately exits the program at the 
end, and you can then run your speech package if you have one to review the 
screen.

Dave

At 07:17 PM 2/5/04 -0500, you wrote:
>Hi,
>I've got an old Gateway P2 266 that currently has win98 on it.
>It, unfortunately, has embedded video and sound cards.  However, I'm not 
>sure that would be the cause of my problems with finding the serial port.
>I've tried to redirect output via null modem cable and tried to get it to 
>use the external double talk, but nothing happens.
>It will boot into windows, and it does access the floppy, just once,  when 
>I type "console=ttyS0" or "speakup_synth=ltlk", but no joy.
>I even tried having it look for serial port 2.
>Does anyone have any ideas of what's going on or what else I can try?