Re: Lockups while X is running

[Eric Sandeen <sandeen@xxxxxxx>]

On 9 May 2002, Rahul Jain wrote:

> Eric Sandeen <sandeen@xxxxxxx> writes:
> 
> > If the machine locks up while X is running, you really need kdb on a
> > serial console to use it, unfortunately.  A palm pilot will work, if you
> > have one.  :)
> 
> Can this work with a visor on a USB port, out of curiosity?

Not as far as I know... there is no "CONFIG_USB_CONSOLE" :)

although I see that console support for 
the USB serial drivers is planned for 2.5....

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