On Fri, 10 Jun 2005, Paul Jakma wrote:
> One problem though with PC BIOS serial console is that they're
Ah, yet another problem with PC BIOS serial console is that there is
no way to trap back to firmware. So for true 'no-hands' operation you
need to power it from a remote-control power strip or else have a
hardware watchdog to be able to reboot it if the OS has completely
wedged.
Another deficiency which typically does not exist with sane (ie
non-PC) firmware.
regards,
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