kernel parameter is init=/bin/sh , how to start the second tty console?

jiawj · 04-22-2005, 01:29 AM

hello ,everyone

if I boot my box by kernel parameter init=/bin/sh , by default, only one tty console supply, what way start other tty console ?
this question maybe very oddness, I want to know how to start a tty console by manual, thx very much for any idea.

masand · 04-22-2005, 02:03 AM

if ur inittab supports multiple ttys then u can log in tyys at
ctrl+alt+(F1-F6)
F7 is for X11

regards

jiawj · 04-22-2005, 02:10 AM

thx, but ... if box boot with kernel parameter init=/bin/sh,
linux will support only one tty console for you by default, like single user level, so I want to start another by manual.