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From: jpaterson@sierrawave.com (Jim Paterson)
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On Tue, 26 Mar 1996 15:43:15 -0500 (EST) you wrote:

>I've looked through the archives, but I want to know if anyone has a simple solution
>for using APC Back-UPS 600 with FreeBSD 2.1. 

I'm looking for the same thing.


>I want something like a port with some directions for making up a cable.

Same here -- I think one could use a parallel port adapted to the contact
closures on the Back-UPS 600.  

>
>Barring that, I'll try to port some Linux software that I stumbled across, and make >it available. However, if someone already has something working, I'd love to be
> able to just use it.

Could you send me a copy of the Linux software -- or point me?  I'd really
appreciate it.


Thanks, 
Jim Paterson
jpaterson@sierrawave.com