quoth the [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
> > 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

He he, I think you misunderstood me. It isn't co-located, it's sitting right 
behind me...just no monitor or video card...so ssh access only :)

-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

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