Well, it helps most to know which distibution and version you have.
Generally, unless you're running a PC that has BIOS settings for console via
serial port, you can use some type of getty (agetty, or mgetty) to use the
serial port just like the Cisco console, without a reboot due to cable or
serial port problems.
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Jim Roland, RHCE (RedHat Certified Engineer)
Owner, Roland Internet Services
"Never settle with words what you can settle with a flamethrower"
-- Anonymous
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Philips" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "newbie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, March 16, 2001 5:21 AM
Subject: way to admin
> Hello All!
>
> I've set up new PC Linux server box and I'm looking for way to have a
shell on
> it.
>
> I thought telnet/ssh will be enough - but network should be up and
> reconfiguring network is almost impossible.
> Terminal on serial port is nice - but any cable/terminal troubles will
force
> me to shutdown server. too bad... :-(
>
> Cisco on their routers have a special port - console - you can attach
terminal
> on it any time you need.
>
> Is there any analogue for PC platform?
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