The Linux kernel support pseudo-terminal master and slave (also known as Unix98 pty naming) using using the devpts file system, that should be mounted on /dev/pts. You can mount the devpts using any one of the following method:
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Difficulty | Easy (rss) |
Root privileges | Yes |
Requirements | Linux and devpts |
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mount command syntax
The syntax is (must type as root user):
mount -t devpts devpts /dev/pts
/etc/fstab syntax
Edit /etc/fstab, enter:
# vi /etc/fstab
Append the following line:
devpts /dev/pts devpts gid=5,mode=620 0 0
Save and close the file. Reboot the server / machine.
How do I verify that the devpts is mounted under Linux?
Type the following command:
$ grep --color devpts /proc/mounts
OR
$ mount | grep --color devpts
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