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| − | A classic serial terminal! Once a staple of just about every library and office building in the country, this VT220 still works, and can be connected to your favorite free machine over the serial interface. This is the same terminal that was on the FSF reception desk for some time, introducing visitors to ASCII art, NetHack, and other free software lore. This VT220 comes with a USB serial converter with which you can connect the term to a PC and initialize it via getty system service. The USB serial converter is generic and works with Linux-libre. In the early days of the GNU System, a VT220 like this was used to develop GNU software. | + | A classic serial terminal! Once a staple of just about every library and office building in the country, this VT220 still works, and can be connected to your favorite free machine over the serial interface. Note that the keyboard is a bit busted. This is the same terminal that was on the FSF reception desk for some time, introducing visitors to ASCII art, NetHack, and other free software lore. This VT220 comes with a USB serial converter with which you can connect the term to a PC and initialize it via getty system service. The USB serial converter is generic and works with Linux-libre. In the early days of the GNU System, a VT220 like this was used to develop GNU software. |
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Revision as of 12:50, 12 March 2025
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VT220 (and USB serial converter)
Description
A classic serial terminal! Once a staple of just about every library and office building in the country, this VT220 still works, and can be connected to your favorite free machine over the serial interface. Note that the keyboard is a bit busted. This is the same terminal that was on the FSF reception desk for some time, introducing visitors to ASCII art, NetHack, and other free software lore. This VT220 comes with a USB serial converter with which you can connect the term to a PC and initialize it via getty system service. The USB serial converter is generic and works with Linux-libre. In the early days of the GNU System, a VT220 like this was used to develop GNU software.
Start price
$250 USD
Bid increments
The minimum bid increment for this item is $100 USD. You may bid multiple bid increments at a time.
Estimated shipping costs
- in the US: $100
Estimated fair market value
$500
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