It is for running multiple "virtual" terminals within a single "real"
terminal. It was used in the good old days when you only had one 2400 baud
shell connection. Running PPP wasnt really the go then. I cant imagine it
being too useful now.

Cheers,

Dave.

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PO Box 3121, Parramatta, 2124, Australia

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> I just looked at man screen and tried a few commands.
>
> What _is_ it for?
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> N
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