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SubjectRe: scrollback
>Better yet, why not have it saved in a file?
>/var/run/scroolback/tty1, tty2, and so on...

NO! I mean, I'm not even sure it can be done, but if it could, wouldnt
it be HORRIBLY slow?!? Imagine the kernel doing a read/write EVERY time
you change your VC. This would certainly be a pain in the ass,
especially when you do it a lot (like I do). And even worse with slow
disks/controllers.

PC-Ace@iactiva.cl

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