"Burke, Thomas G." wrote:
>
> 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).
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Dan Browning [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Sent: Monday, October 16, 2000 11:17 PM
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > 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?
Basically set up a serial terminal (see serial HOWTO). Make sure the
serial terminal options are iset n your kernel and and make some changes to
the LILO options. Almost a no brainer once you've gotten the serial terminal
working.
> > Is there a website for it?
?
> > Where can I learn more?
There's a serial console document under /usr/src/linux/Documentation and
a serial terminal HOWTO. Beware that the serial console document is old.
You don't have to patch the kernel any 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?
> >
Just a std. dumb serial port.
Best
Cokey
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