Could you explain this run level thing to me in more detail? i am quite a
linux novice. thx
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On Mon, 10 May 1999, LuftHans wrote:
> On Mon, 10 May 1999, Lynx {Glenn Jones} wrote:
>
> > Hello,
> > I have altered my inittab file to allow logins via the serial port, but I
> > have a couple of questions. First, is it possible to switch the serial
> > port from not allowing logins (so that it can be hooked to a modem or what
> > have you) to allowing logins (so it can be hooked to a terminal) with out
> > changing the inittab each time and rebooting? Also, is it possible to
>
> How about just setting up the shell on the serial as part of another
> run-level? Both 4 and 5 are currently available in my setup. You change run
> levels to turn the login on and off.
>
> > disable hardware flow control when using it as a login port? I dont want
> > to bother with the DTR/CTS etc lines. thanks for the help.
>
> You can include setserial commands in whatever your rc.local mechanism is
> called. Trigger them by testing for run-level changes.
>
> ciao,
>
> der.hans
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