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Virtual Consoles

 
  • Multiple independent VT100-like terminals

  • Defined in /etc/inittab

  • Accessed with Ctrl-Alt-F_key from an X session

  • /dev/ttyn: virtual console n

  • /dev/tty0: the current virtual console

  • Default Red Hat Enterprise Linux configuration:

    • 12 consoles defined
    • consoles 1-6 accept logins
    • X server starts on first available console, usually 7