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39 To compile this driver into the kernel,
40 place the following line in your
41 kernel configuration file:
42 .Bd -ragged -offset indent
46 Alternatively, to load the driver as a
47 module at boot time, place the following line in
49 .Bd -literal -offset indent
55 driver attaches to USB modems, serial ports, and other devices that need
59 driver shows a behavior like a
61 This means that normal programs such as
65 can be used to access the device.
69 locater can be used to decide which port to use for devices that have
70 multiple external ports.
72 .Bl -tag -width ".Pa /dev/cuaU?"
100 driver was adopted from
103 This manual page was adopted from
106 .An Tom Rhodes Aq Mt trhodes@FreeBSD.org
114 rather than the uniform device names created today.
115 Old scripts must be adjusted accordingly.