Linux getty command

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

The getty command is necessary at the startup of UNIX-like operating systems3one of the steps.

Syntax

getty [-h][-d<configuration file>][-r<delay seconds>][-t<timeout seconds>][-w<wait string>][Terminal Number][Line Speed<Terminal Type><Control Line>] or getty [-c<definition file>]

Parameters:

• -c<definition file> Specify the definition file, the default is/etc/gettydefs.
• -d<configuration file> Specify the configuration file, the default is/etc/conf.getty.
• -h Force disconnection when the transmission rate is 0.
• -r<delay seconds> Set the delay time.
• -t<timeout seconds> Set the time to wait for login.
• -w<wait string> Set the wait response string.

Online Examples

Open Terminal:

# getty tty7

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