Re: debian/sparc serial console
> 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
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Martin
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"Seasons change, things come to pass"
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