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Chapter 1: Terminals and Modems


This chapter describes some of the software and hardware considerations for setting up terminals and modems. This information also applies to most generic serial devices. It does not cover specialized devices (such as the dial & button Box and the Spaceball). For information on these devices, contact Silicon Graphics.

Serial communication between users and serial devices, such as modems and terminals, is supported by the TTY subsystem. ("Dumb" serial printers are also connected using the TTY subsystem; they are covered in Chapter 2, "Printers." ) This chapter tells you how to administer the TTY subsystem with respect to terminals and modems. It includes information about

In addition, always refer to any documentation accompanying a peripheral before connecting it to your system.


About the TTY Subsystem
Installing an ASCII Terminal
Installing a Modem
Managing the TTY Subsystem
Defining the Serial Interface

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