port shutdown

[John Miller]

In article <5542 at ozdaltx.UUCP>, root at ozdaltx.UUCP (root) writes:
> I'm running into a strange problem since I've started using
> a new modem.  The message,
> 
> "garbage or loose cable on serial dev 8, port shut down"
> 
> Will appear on my screen, I think after the line has been
> called... It never does it when I'm sitting here.

I have a friend who has the same problem as above.  His system is 
using Xenix 2.1.1 on an AT.  It only happens when a user calls in.
He can dial out on the line but trying to login is a nightmare.

johngm at dhw68k