setting up a serial network for my old laptops

[Brian McKee]

On Sat, 2007-14-07 at 20:40 -0600, cj wrote:
> Hi all
> 
> I was away for quite a while setting up my server computer. All i need
> to do now is set up a serial network so i can interface this computer
> with my old laptop. Im just wondering, how do i set one up so i can
> connect to this computer via DCC?

I'm not sure what you mean by DCC, but as far as getting a serial
connection - just start a getty on ttyS0.   In dapper there's even an
example in the /etc/inittab file ready to be uncommented.

If you're using a more recent Ubuntu take a look at the archives.  I saw
a thread here this month discussing how to do it with upstart...

HTH
Brian

PS  If you wanted a network over serial connection that's doable too -
take a look around for ppp how-tos.  More complicated to set up without
a lot of gain if all you need is a command line interface.

PPS If anybody is in Central Ontario and wants some genuine serial
terminals I can arrange that :-)
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