Check out these How-tos:
http://www.linuxdoc.org/HOWTO/Text-Terminal-HOWTO.html

http://www.linuxdoc.org/HOWTO/Serial-HOWTO.html

However I agree you should network the PCs together. Then you can use ssh (or
telnet if it's a closed LAN) to connect. However, I prefer VNC
http://www.uk.research.att.com/vnc/ you can use this along with the windows
client to run X Consoles on your desktop. It takes a bit to setup initially, but
after you do you can run Gnome, KDE, or any window manager you like from VNC. I
administer 5 Linux boxes with it and I can't live without it.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: jose sanchez [mailto:j_r_sanchez@yahoo.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2001 11:22 AM
> To: kclug@kclug.org
> Subject: Console
>
>
> Hello:
>
> I would like to know if a Linux box can be accessed
> through the hyperterminal program in windows. In other
> words, use Linux as a console. I only have two
> monitors and it's a pain in the rear to be unpluging
> the monitor, and keyboard from on computer to the
> other. Trying to avoid this... I know, is lazyness.
>
> I already tried using a null modem cable from com1 (in
> Linux) to com1 (in Win) but no luck. I don't get any
> communication bet. the two.
>
> If this is possible, then are there any espicific
> configurations needed in the kernel or Linux box
> itself.
>
> I am running RH 6.2.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> -Jose
>
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