On Mon, Oct 16, 2000 at 08:17:09PM -0700, Dan Browning wrote:
> 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?
They are just serial terminals... get a suitable null-modem terminal
cable, fire up a getty on the appropriate serial port and plug 'em in!
Of course they do text only!
Fred
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