Re: [Wlug] Xmon / Serial cable

Skip Gaede <sgaede@attbi.com> writes:

Folks,

I'd like to try my hand at debugging the kernel boot process on a Macintosh PPC. I have a couple of silly questions, though.

Well, it has a lot to do with what model Mac it is. For example, recent machines do not typically have a serial port.

1) Can I debug a Mac from an x86 box using Xmon?

You can, depending on the model machine you've got.

2) I need a null modem cable to connect my Athlon and my Mac. Any thoughts as to where I could buy such a beast, or how to wire one up from parts obtained from Radio Shack?

Also depends on the model... -- Josh Huber