This article is from the Apple II GNO FAQ, by Devin Reade with numerous contributions by others.
A#8.8: The easiest way to do this is through initd(8). Add the following lines to your /etc/initab file: # this will initialize the modem port on startup md:b:once:i:/usr/sbin/runover .ttya /bin/stty 38400 You should of course change "38400" to whatever speed is appropriate for your site.
 
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