Console
paulb at savagesoft.com
paulb at savagesoft.com
Wed Nov 28 17:51:30 CST 2001
Another option, but not a hyperterminal solution is to use a
monitor/keyboard/mouse switch like the Omni
Cube from Belkin.
Paul Barham
On Wed, 28 Nov 2001, jose sanchez wrote:
> Hello:
>
> I would like to know if a Linux box can be accessed
> through the hyperterminal program in windows. In other
> words, use Linux as a console. I only have two
> monitors and it's a pain in the rear to be unpluging
> the monitor, and keyboard from on computer to the
> other. Trying to avoid this... I know, is lazyness.
>
> I already tried using a null modem cable from com1 (in
> Linux) to com1 (in Win) but no luck. I don't get any
> communication bet. the two.
>
> If this is possible, then are there any espicific
> configurations needed in the kernel or Linux box
> itself.
>
> I am running RH 6.2.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> -Jose
>
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