On Wed, 6 Sep 2006, Edd Barrett wrote:
> > You'll need to send a more detailed email to misc@
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Tom
> >
>
> The /etc/ttys line reads:
>
> tty00 "/usr/libexec/getty std.9600" vt100 on secure
>
> Which according to the faq is fine?
> http://openbsd.org/faq/faq7.html#SerCon
>
> Regards
>
> Edd
You'll need to use a null modem cable from the terminal to the computer.
Your original symptoms sound vaguely like you're not using a null
modem cable.
Is getty running? (Did you HUP init?) Is getty respawning very
rapidly?
Small semantic note in the interests of clarity: it's called a
"terminal" not a "console". This was confusing some, maybe.
("Console" is a function, i.e. used for booting, receives certain
system messages. "Terminal" is a thing; a terminal may be used
as a "console", but also may be used as a simple login device.)
Dave
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