Linus Åkesson personal blog
The TTY demystified (2008)
The TTY subsystem is central to the design of Linux, and UNIX in general. Unfortunately, its importance is often overlooked, and it is difficult to find good introductory articles about it. I believe that a basic understanding of TTYs in Linux is essential for the developer and the advanced user.
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On Hacker News
| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2017 | The TTY demystified (2008) by Ivoah | 243 | 43 |
| Jul 27, 2014 | The TTY demystified by luu | 218 | 21 |
| Apr 14, 2021 | The TTY Demystified (2008) by csomar | 187 | 35 |
| Nov 26, 2015 | The TTY demystified by tim_sw | 168 | 40 |
| Jun 4, 2012 | The TTY demystified by iveney | 161 | 17 |
| Sep 19, 2012 | The TTY Demystified by natex | 157 | 46 |
| Apr 24, 2022 | The TTY Demystified (2008) by dp-hackernews | 146 | 22 |
| Aug 15, 2015 | The TTY demystified (2008) by r4um | 127 | 31 |
| Aug 15, 2018 | The TTY demystified (2008) by kjeetgill | 98 | 12 |
| May 19, 2026 | The TTY Demystified (2008) by 20after4 | 97 | 11 |
| Aug 26, 2025 | The TTY Demystified (2008) by jonasdegendt | 96 | 9 |
| Jun 15, 2009 | The TTY demystified by surki | 93 | 13 |
Cited in comments
Linked from 37 Hacker News comments by 31 different people, from Feb 2013 to Apr 2026.
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