There was an article about serial console configuration in Linux
Journal 2-3 years ago. I seem to recall reading of a how-to
on the subject also. check the linux doc project site.
I have not done it but would like to give it a try sometime.
I just did a search on Google for: linux "serial console"
and got lots of hits.
>
> You need a terminal or terminal emulator to do this (serial video).
>
> Yes, your WYSE terminals are exactly what it's intended for (They are serial
> comm devices).
>
> No, Never done it, don't know how (Although, I _am_ curious).
>
> > Subject: Headless linux boxes, monitors through serial ports? Plus Q
> > on Wyse 30,50,60,150 models as monitors
> >
> > I've read recently about running linux boxes that can use mgetty, vgetty,
> > or
> > something-getty on certain serial ports as monitors (instead of using a
> > normal vga video card / monitor combo).
> >
> > How is this done?
> > Is there a website for it?
> > Where can I learn more?
> >
> > This may not be related, but is there anyway to use old WYSE 30's,
> > 50's, 60's, and 150's and have either green, amber or white screens as
> > monitors for linux boxes? Is it as simple as a WYSE->serial converter
> > device, or does it require an internal ISA or PCI card, or is it just not
> > possible?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Dan Browning
> > Network & Database Administrator
> > Cyclone Computer Systems
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