Re: Connecting terminals
> 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
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