^Ecp on login?

Hi,

Just a small question, is it possible to replay the last few lines
automatically when the console starts up? i.e. like ^Ecp but only 5-10
lines. Most of my machines are connected via serial lines to conserver.
When I bring up a console, as the previous output is not already there I
find I need to press \n a few times (generating a few bad logins) to get
a login prompt.

Kind regards,
Martin.

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-- Dr MDT Evans, Computing Services, Queen Mary, University of London