On Tue, 18 Sep 2001 12:19:28 +0100
Roger Munoz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> I would like to access mandrake 8.0 via console ie. using serial port access
> from another PC using tera term or a console server. 
> 
> 1) Can it be done?
Off course, it's a good way to overcome a crashed x-session

> 2) If so what are required packages needed?
nothing special, getty and maybe setserial

> 3) What sort of cable do i need?
regular nullmodem-cable

and a setting in /etc/inittab (this is from my debian-box btw, but it should be the 
same):

# Example how to put a getty on a serial line (for a terminal)
#
#T0:23:respawn:/sbin/getty -L ttyS0 9600 vt100
#T1:23:respawn:/sbin/getty -L ttyS1 9600 vt100

Best to read the Text-Terminal-HOWTO, it'll turn ye guru in an hour or two
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