mgetty and other comms software

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On Sat, 23 Jan 1999, L. Whiteside wrote:

> I have a Linux server which runs mgetty using a USR Courier modem.
> 
> What is the best way to allow minicom to run?

The best way, is to have them well configured. :-)

> Obviously I can edit /etc/inittab, disabled the mgetty line and run
> init q. Is there any easier way?

It seems, mgetty & minicom are using different devices (meaning same
device but with a different name) and mgetty doesn't "see" minicom locking
the line. Or u are using different lock directories for both mgetty &
minicom.

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