Re: Non X console removal

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Once upon a time, Alan Cox <alan@xxxxxxxxxx> said:
> You actually need the vt layer for a few things
> - boot up
> - a way to cope when X breaks again (most updates on some boxes)
> - a way to undo things when selinux screws up on a package update and breaks
>   pam
> - a way for end users to be guided for debugging problems
> - a way to reliably see kernel messages

- a way to use a server without running X

I have many more Linux systems that don't run X than systems that do run
X.  Most of them are configured for serial console, but the VT is still
there for use sometimes as well (when there's an issue with the serial
console for example).

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Chris Adams <cmadams@xxxxxxxxxx>
Systems and Network Administrator - HiWAAY Internet Services
I don't speak for anybody but myself - that's enough trouble.

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