Maximum 16 ports?

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From: Douglas Garstang
Date: Sat, 18 Oct 1997 00:00

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I have heard nasty rumours that linux cannot handle more than 16 serial
lines.
We currently have 16 lines or so coming in via a stallion board.

Can anyone confirm if this is true? If so, whats the fix? 

Replies would be very much appreciated to rainbow@zip.com.au.
Thanks.

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From: rainbow@zip.com.au (Douglas Garstang)
Subject: Maximum 16 ports?
Date: 1997/10/18
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