[nmglug] ups and usb

[Mars DeLapp]

Andres Paglayan wrote:

> Hey,
> I know I am being a little chatty these days,
> question,
> I have to buy a ups for a linux box, the only serial I have there needs 
> to be used for the external fax,
> what should I do,
> 1) buy a pci card with more serials,
> 2) get a ups that works thru usb (if it does exist with linux support), 
> do you know any?
> any ideas?
> 

You should buy a Belkin Universal series UPS:
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=42-101-207&depa=0
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=42-101-218&depa=0
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=42-101-219&depa=0

Then install Nut
http://us1.networkupstools.org/
and KNutClient

and when you figure out how to get it set up and working, tell me so I can get my new Belkin Universal series UPS 
working with my Gnu/Linux box.

But seriously, check out network UPS Tools
http://us1.networkupstools.org/

Mars

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