Computer Tips
RS-232 was created for one purpose, to interface between data terminal equipment and data communications equipment employing serial binary data interchange.
RS-232
Protocols and computer networks, by Dr. D. Koren of Tel-Aviv University.
RS-232 Diagnosis Tech Bulletin From Mike Sandman
RS-232 Serial Communications is not that hard.
Serial/Rs-232 Interfacing
Detailed explanations on interfacing the serial port.
The RS232 Standard
A tutorial with signal names and definitions.