> quoth the [EMAIL PROTECTED]: >> Hey Darren and the gang; >> >> Now you know why alternative means to reboot, and/or reset headless >> systems are so popular. i.e. Get an ip controlled power strip or >> something that allows you to reboot the box AND get a prompt no matter >> what happens in the interim. >> >> Very best regards; >> >> Bob Finch >> > > Well, I didn't know such a thing existed, and after a quick google, I am > still not sure how this would have helped in my situation. And as the > starting price is ~$1000 I think this is a bit excessive for my needs. > Mine isn't a production box...it just serves audio and video to my home > network. > > Thanks for the tip though... > > -d > -- > darren kirby :: Part of the problem since 1976 :: http://badcomputer.org > "...the number of UNIX installations has grown to 10, with more > expected..." - Dennis Ritchie and Ken Thompson, June 1972
Actually there are plenty of good ones that can be had for peanuts..... It would have helped you to remotely power cycle it....(cause you said that you only had ssh (shell) access on a headless box.......etc...) Um, and your very welcomed to the tip. Very best regards; Bob Finch _______________________________________________ arch mailing list [email protected] http://www.archlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/arch
