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On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 2:05 PM, Momesso Andrea |
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<momesso.andrea@×××××.com> wrote: |
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> I need to install gentoo on an headless server. |
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> The problem is that I cannot attach a video on it at all, neither for |
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> the installation. |
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> I asked the seller to setup the bios for cd boot as main option, so that |
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> I can use a live distro for the gentoo installation. |
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> I know for sure that both the gentoo livecd and systemrescuecd need 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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> But I'm sure somewhere there are livecds with a fixed root password, |
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> that start dhcp and sshd on boot. Possibly x86_64. |
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> Does anyone know such a livedistro, or can anybody suggest a different |
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> method for my installation? |
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> This is the machine: |
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> http://cgi.ebay.it/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=280282897816 |
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Have you considered using one of the usb distros available. I think |
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it's easy to configure ssh with a know password. Have a look at |
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http://www.pendrivelinux.com/. Haven't booted a linux from usb myself, |
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but I think it should work? |
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Regards |
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Dirk |
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