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Re: Serial Console Instalation

To: misc_(_at_)_openbsd_(_dot_)_org
Subject: Re: Serial Console Instalation
From: Henning Brauer <lists-openbsd_(_at_)_bsws_(_dot_)_de>
Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2002 16:47:03 +0100
Mail-followup-to: misc_(_at_)_openbsd_(_dot_)_org

On Mon, Nov 04, 2002 at 03:42:54PM -0000, Dan Heaver wrote:
> Does anyone know if it is possible to install openbsd on an x86 system via a
> serial console? 
>  
> What I would like to do is boot from a CD and get the output via a serial
> cable to my laptop, 
> Is this possible ? Has anyone tried or had any experience of doing anything
> like this?

create a /etc/boot.conf containing "set tty com0" on your boot floppy/floppy
image on the CDROM. The FAQ has something about mounting these images to
change that.

References:
- Serial Console Instalation
  - From: Dan Heaver

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