> How many terminals can I connect to my PC using the 4 standar serials > ports?.
As many as you have serial ports to connect them to. While a standard PC can support 4 serial ports, almost all only have two physical ports on the back of the PC. To get any more than that, you'll probably want a multi-port serial board. Linux supports quite a few different types; however, the only one I've used is the BB2016 from Boca. It's a 16-port board with RJ48 (10-conductor) connectors (others have RJ45 (8-conductor) or DB25 connectors). RJ48's and DB25's are best if you're thinking of connecting modems as well as standard terminals. > How can I configure Linux for this? Check out the Serial HOWTO for more info on all of the above. You can find that as /usr/doc/HOWTO/Serial-HOWTO.gz or on the Web at: http://www.li.org/Resources/HOWTO/Serial-HOWTO.html Later, Kevin Traas Systems Analyst Edmondson Roper CA http://www.eroper.bc.ca -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .