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v2.0 2002/02/02
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Revision 2.0 | 2002-02-02 | Revised by: gdt |
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Revision ≤1.0 | 2001-03-20 | Revised by: mfk |
First edition. |
An RS-232 serial console allows Linux to be controlled from a terminal or modem attached to an asynchronous serial port. The monitor, mouse and keyboard are no longer required for system administration. Serial consoles are useful where Linux systems are deployed in remote sites or are deployed in high-density racks.
This HOWTO describes how to configure Linux to attach a serial console.
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