serial port access

[osiris@cs.utexas.edu (osiris)]

Hi, I need to be able to read and write a serial port from in MCL to
control a robot arm.  I noticed that oodles-of-utils has some routines for
this.  What I wanted to know is if this is the best way to go, or if there
is a better way to go?

For example, is there any direct support in MCL for this, or are the
Toolbox routines a good idea?

--Thanks.