Hi, I'm a complete noob when it comes to Linux (I've been using Microsoft operating systems since 1983).
I've got a media server box and I managed to install Ubuntu and Samba (using http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=202605 HOWTO: Setup Samba peer-to-peer with Windows). I set up VNC via SSH (mostly using http://ubuntuswitch.wordpress.com/2007/07/01/securely-remote-control-your-ubuntu-via-putty-from-a-windows-host-vncssh/) which works, almost, ok. My problem is that after a reboot, I need to login using the local keyboard, before I can remote in. I've found a variety of posts about this but (a) I'm confused, and (b) I'm worried that I'll break what is working ok and my family will attack me for stopping them watching videos. It's been working fine for many months but it's stuck in my study instead of off in the garage. Some posts also mention problems with getting error messages on boot if there is no monitor (error messages which require a local keyboard or mouse OK to get rid off) which will also cause problems when I shift it to the garage. Any suggestions or offers of help greatfully accepted (or pointers to linux-nerds-r-us services in Christchurch). Thanks Charles Finn (aka Karl Fimm) the Confused ------------------------------------------------- The solution is as simple as ABC: Arach, Brass Man, Cormac - what was the question?
