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Subject: Re: Xterms and ptys 
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> I have a problem where by my xterms will only use ptyp(1-f) - ptyq(1-f), ie
> a maximum of 32 xterms.
> 
> However I want more, I managed to alter MAKEDEV to generate ptys for ptyr(1-f),
> ptys(1-f), but xterms will not use these?
> 
> Does anyone know why? 

You have to compile more ptys into your kernel. I only have 16:

nexgen: {181} cd /usr/src/sys/i386/conf
nexgen: {182} grep pty NEXGEN
pseudo-device   pty     16
nexgen: {183} 

I started with a copy of GENERIC, edited it to my satisfaction, and named 
it NEXGEN, after my machine.

Then execute:

	config NEXGEN			# (or whatever)
	cd ../../compile/NEXGEN		# ditto
	make
	make install
	shutdown -r now

If the new kernel blows up, at the BootEasy prompt boot "kernel.old" or 
"kernel.GENERIC" and you should be running again. But before you reboot to 
the new kernel make sure you know what kernels you have in advance as its 
easier than asking BootEasy when your nerves are frayed and your system is 
bonko.

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David Kelly N4HHE, dkelly@hiwaay.net
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