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 -- Adding manpower to a late software project makes it later.
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