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Linux getty Command

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The Linux getty command is used to set the terminal mode, connection speed, and control lines.

The getty command is one of the three essential steps required when booting UNIX-like operating systems.

Syntax

getty [-h][-d<configuration file>][-r<delay seconds>][-t<timeout seconds>][-w<wait string>][terminal number][connection speed<terminal type><control lines>] or getty [-c<definition configuration file>]

Parameters:

Example

Open terminal:

# getty tty7

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