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From: pvinci@ix.netcom.com (Paul Vinciguerra)
Subject: [Q] NCONS vs. ptys
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What is the difference between virtual consoles and pty's?

I know that to switch between consoles under X, it's <alt>-<f[1-4]>

I also understand that the number of xterms is limited by the number of 
pty's.

now, what's the difference between them?

Thanks,

Paul