Re: [PATCH 1/1] char nvtty: Network Virtual Terminal support

From: Rodolfo Giometti
Date: Mon Jan 10 2011 - 08:19:54 EST


On Mon, Jan 10, 2011 at 02:06:58PM +0100, Rodolfo Giometti wrote:
> A Network Virtual terminal (NVT tty) is a software device consisting
> of one halves: a client device, which is identical to a physical
> terminal, who, is turn, get connected with a remote server where real
> tty devices are located.
>
> These devices are specified by RFC 854 and RFC 2217 and ther name into
> the system is /dev/nvttyX (by default you have 4 devices).
>
> By using these devices and a proper compatible server (not included
> here but you can use sredird) you can get access to a remote tty
> device as the tty device itself was conneted with your local host.
> All data and settings are sent and received through the network.

Oops! I forgot to update the patch message... attached the correct
patch.

Sorry, :'(

Rodolfo

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