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On 14 Nov 2008, at 12:05, Momesso Andrea wrote: |
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> I need to install gentoo on an headless server. |
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> ... |
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> I know for sure that both the gentoo livecd and systemrescuecd need |
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> user |
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> interaction to setup ssh (at least I have to choose a root password). |
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> I think it won't be too difficoult to do it blind: |
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> - Insert cd |
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> - Poweron the machine |
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> - Wait a while |
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> - Type "passwd" "******" "******" "/etc/init.d/net.sshd restart" |
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Assuming you have physical access to the machine, I'd just do it this |
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way & quit worrying about it. ;) |
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You can boot a spare machine with another identical livecd at the same |
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time so you can see what _should_ be on the screen, and it's not like |
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it's a problem if you have to reboot the PC a few times to get it right. |
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Now, if the machine is at a remote location & you don't have access to |
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reboot it, then it might be a bit more of a problem... |
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Stroller. |
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