> I've transitioned my Ultra 10 from my primary Desktop machine to > network server (having acquired a powerbook for my primary needs - > still trying to get Evolution compiled on that.) I would like to > access this Ultra 10 only through a serial cable & ethernet, without > monitor or keyboard. I should be able to do this through some settings > in Open Firmware right? OpenBoot should do it automatically - hook up the serial cable and unplug the monitor and keyboard. You can set it to always use serial but I would have thought leaving it on auto switching was best.
> What do I need to set there, and what do I need to set inside linux so > that it stops pestering me about no keyboard being attached. AFAIK it shouldn't pester you at all - it should detect you're using serial console. Or at least it has when I've done it. > Can I set > these open firmware variables from inside linux? Look at the openpromfs drivers - basically yes. > And... > How do I disable X on boot? > > This page: > http://www.debian.org/doc/manuals/reference/ch-tips.en.html#s-no-x- > start > tells me that I could try this: > update-rc.d ?dm stop 99 1 2 3 4 5 6 Sounds good to me. > I'm running on testing. Would this work - I'm currently running > debian/testing on the box? I can think of why it shouldn't - man update-rc.d if it doesn't. Sweet Dreams, - Martin -- Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] "Seasons change, things come to pass"
