Linux System - Table 12 > Packages - Table 1 & 2 > mgetty

\"The mgetty package contains a \"\"smart\"\" getty which allows logins over aserial line (i.e., through a modem). If you're using a Class 2 or 2.0modem, mgetty can receive faxes. If you also need to send faxes, you'llneed to install the sendfax program. If you'll be dialing in to yoursystem using a modem, you should install the mgetty package. If you'dlike to send faxes using mgetty and your modem, you'll need to installthe mgetty-sendfax program.\"