  The terse serial communications dept 
 The Question is:
 
where can I learn more about serial communication with the MicroVax?
 
 The Answer is:
 
  This topic can range from two cans and some string, to a PhD thesis
  in any of a very wide range of advanced communications topics.  Areas
  included include data compression, networking protocols, any of various
  hardware topics, error detection and correction, etc.
 
  At its simplest, get yourself some wire, some connectors, a break-out
  (serial line diagnostic) box, the FAQ (for the connectors and pinouts)
  and a terminal or terminal emulator -- and play around.
 
