s2p

s2p [options] device [parameters]
Example: s2p /dev/ttyS0 9600 N81

-b, --baud rate
    Sets the baud rate for the serial port (e.g., 9600, 115200).

-d, --data-bits bits
    Specifies the number of data bits (commonly 5, 6, 7, or 8).

-p, --parity type
    Sets the parity type (N for none, O for odd, E for even).

-s, --stop-bits bits
    Defines the number of stop bits (typically 1 or 2).

-f, --flow-control type
    Configures flow control (e.g., none, hardware, software).

-l, --list device
    Displays the current settings for a specified serial device.

-h, --help
    Shows a help message and exits.

-v, --version
    Displays version information and exits.

The s2p command is a hypothetical (or highly specialized) command-line utility conceptualized for basic configuration of serial communication ports (TTY devices) on a Linux system. Its primary purpose would be to streamline common adjustments to serial port settings, such as baud rate, data bits, parity, and stop bits, without requiring the user to delve into more complex or granular tools like stty or setserial. It aims to provide a user-friendly interface for quick setup of serial devices, often used in embedded systems development, hardware interfacing, or legacy system communication scenarios. While setserial and stty offer comprehensive control, s2p would focus on the most frequently modified parameters for rapid deployment and testing of serial connections. Its design would prioritize simplicity and ease of use, making it accessible for users who need to quickly establish or verify serial link parameters for specific applications.

The s2p command is not a standard Linux utility found in most common distributions or coreutils. This analysis is based on a hypothetical command with a name that suggests 'Serial To Parameters' or 'Set Serial Port' functionality, similar to what setserial or stty provide. If you are looking for a tool to manage serial ports, please refer to setserial(8) or stty(1). The existence and exact functionality of a command named s2p would depend on specific custom installations or niche software packages.

If s2p were to exist, its primary use cases would include:
- Quick Setup for Embedded Devices: Rapidly configuring a serial port for communication with microcontrollers or single-board computers during development.
- Debugging Serial Links: Temporarily adjusting serial parameters to match a connected device for troubleshooting communication issues.
- Automated Scripting: Being used within shell scripts to programmatically set serial port characteristics before initiating data transfer or monitoring.

There is no widely documented history for a standard s2p command in Linux. Any utility bearing this name would likely be a custom script or a component of a specialized hardware/software project designed to simplify serial port interactions, potentially as a wrapper around existing tools like termios system calls, stty, or setserial. Its development would be driven by the need for a quick, simplified interface for specific serial communication tasks rather than a general-purpose system tool.

setserial(8), stty(1), minicom(1), cu(1)