On 1/9/2012 12:17 AM, Jon Elson wrote: > Kent A. Reed wrote: >> possible even install RTAI and EMC2 over a Ubuntu server distribution to >> avoid the Gnome/X-server stuff altogether, since there's the usual niff-naff >> about booting Ubuntu desktop edition without a monitor attached, etc. >> > I have a non-EMC project where I run an EMC-Live 10.04 distro of > Ubuntu. It was installed > with a keyboard, mouse and LCD monitor, but is now booted with none of > those, and > accessed via Ethernet. I have had no problems booting without monitor, > kbd and mouse. This is > a D525MW system with traditional VGA 15-pin connector, so maybe there is > a problem with > XDVI or other interface to the video. > > Jon > Interesting, Jon. I've been told that Ubuntu desktop edition stalls during boot if it doesn't detect a monitor. There's a lot of blog entries out there devoted to "how to make a VGA plug to fool your system into thinking a monitor is present."
I should test before I text. Yet another instance of my Dad's expression "it's what you know that ain't so...." Regards, Kent ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ridiculously easy VDI. With Citrix VDI-in-a-Box, you don't need a complex infrastructure or vast IT resources to deliver seamless, secure access to virtual desktops. With this all-in-one solution, easily deploy virtual desktops for less than the cost of PCs and save 60% on VDI infrastructure costs. Try it free! http://p.sf.net/sfu/Citrix-VDIinabox _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
