On Mon, Jul 30, 2001 at 04:40:31PM -0600, Andreas Dilger wrote:
> There was some talk about using a low level IP console over ethernet,
> but I would imagine this is more complex than the same thing on a
> parallel-port. I could be wrong. Of course, an IP console has the
> advantage of being useful over a longer distance than a parallel cable,
> but may have the disadvantage of poor security.
Well, you could use IP (If you use IP autoconfig you could even
route it), but also a proprietary protocol like MOP did centuries
ago. That would only give you access as long as you've on the
same physical network.
However - I'd love to see a networked console.
MfG, JBG
PS: And I'd like to see ~22 Am7990 Lance drivers to go away!!! Bloat...
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