View Full Version : Only three virtual terminals allowed?
Apparently, OS2008 only allows three virtual terminals. So, if you have 3 concurrent ssh connection, you can't open an xterm window (it hangs). Or, if you have 3 open xterm window, you can't ssh in. Is there a way to increase the number of terminals?
Thanks.
echo 64 > /proc/sys/kernel/pty/max
I think i saw this somewhere... try it :-)
pablo
12-09-2007, 12:54 AM
it does work, by default it's set to 4, one for your user account using the tablet, and 3 terminals/ssh connections/etc .. I would set it to something more reasonable for the device like 16, you should not need more than that.
dblank
12-09-2007, 04:30 AM
Change the "echo 4 > /proc/sys/kernel/pty/max" line in /etc/init.d/af-services to make it permanent.
konttori
12-17-2007, 04:12 PM
This has been fixed in the upcoming version of the os. (just to let you guys know that)
aflegg
12-18-2007, 09:10 AM
Between now and reflashing, I'll forget to check: what's the limit now?
konttori
12-20-2007, 09:27 AM
can't remember. Something around 10 or so.
spooley
12-20-2007, 11:52 AM
Between now and reflashing, I'll forget to check: what's the limit now?
/proc/sys/kernel/pty/max contains "16" on my 2.2007.50-2 N810.
Milhouse
12-20-2007, 12:13 PM
Maybe konttori thinks in Hex. :)
aflegg
12-21-2007, 09:55 AM
Why do programmers get Christmas and Hallowe'en confused?
Because Oct 31 = Dec 25.
Seasonal *and* geeky - the perfect joke...
Milhouse
12-21-2007, 11:52 AM
*Groans* :D Worthy of a Christmas cracker that one!! :)
konttori
12-30-2007, 07:25 AM
You guys crack me up!
Anyway, satisfied with 16?
Do you have other comments / improvement ideas for xterm? If you do, they just might appear on the next release!
Milhouse
12-30-2007, 09:36 AM
You guys crack me up!
Anyway, satisfied with 16?
Do you have other comments / improvement ideas for xterm? If you do, they just might appear on the next release!
16 should be plenty - thanks! :)
There are several bugs filed against xterm in bugzilla - it would be nice to see those fixed before new features are added. :)
dblank
12-30-2007, 03:09 PM
Do you have other comments / improvement ideas for xterm? If you do, they just might appear on the next release!
A proper CTRL option would be great; click CTRL, type any characters, hit CTRL again, and entire sequence is sent (or something similar)
Right now it's buggy and only allows entry of one character.
I'd also like to see an option to disable the keyboard for mouse-aware ncurses applications.
konttori
12-31-2007, 08:27 AM
Yeah, we'll get the bugs fixed before / at the same time as implementing new features.
I'll take that control issue into account. It's an issue on n800, right?
Milhouse
12-31-2007, 10:19 AM
One feature request - on an N800, when pressing CTRL on the toolbar it pops up a dialog box where I'm supposed to enter the letter (ie. D) to go with the CTRL modifier. Even though the input box has focus when the dialog appears, it's necessary to tap the input box with the stylus in order to bring up the vkb.
It would be really good if the vkb appeared simultaneously along with the dialog box meaning I don't have to tap the input field and make it appear. It's not a major problem, but it feels a bit half-arsed the way it currently works.
dblank
12-31-2007, 02:29 PM
I'll take that control issue into account. It's an issue on n800, right?
I think it's more of an OS2008 issue, but a bigger problem with the N800 due to the lack of a dedicated hardware CTRL key.
konttori
01-02-2008, 01:58 PM
Good point Millhouse. I'll try to get that fixed.
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