multiple copies of getty running Newbie #61

["Ian Balchin" <inksi@imaginet.co.za>]

Hi,

I see in top that there are always copies of getty running - 4 copies 
that I can see all owned by root.

Is this normal?

I thought getty was to listen on the modem for incoming calls, and since 
that is not going to happen perhaps I should unistall this, or is there a 
way to temporarily disable this action

Help always appreciated
Ian

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