title: embedded linux serial terminal multiplexer
body: <p>I have built a custom embedded system using debian 6.0.</p>
  
  <p>using /etc/inittab i have made several (8) processes running on different /dev/ttyX terminals, which i can switch between using Alt+FX key combination. the thing is using this setup i need to attach a keyboard/monitor to device and reboot it, to be able to operate on it, which is so undesirable. i know linux supports terminals through serial port and i have a couple of them on the device, but i need to have all these processes output in a single serial port terminal. i have found about screen utility for terminal multiplexing, but still not sure if this is the way to go, and the actual setup that needs to be done. </p>
  
  <p>any experience or best practice on this scenario would be highly appreciated</p>