Re: [newbie] what is this secret code?

[Paul]

> Appears to me that it is the setups for a Serial I/O card or modem.
> 

in fact it is the setup for a parralel port, I think. The funny part is however when it
appears:

At the moment that the text login prompt appears at system boot.
After a few moments this strange text comes up. Seems a bit strange to
pick that moment to detect/setup a printer port...

Paul