On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 2:05 PM, Momesso Andrea <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I need to install gentoo on an headless server. > The problem is that I cannot attach a video on it at all, neither for > the installation. > > I asked the seller to setup the bios for cd boot as main option, so that > I can use a live distro for the gentoo installation. > > I know for sure that both the gentoo livecd and systemrescuecd need user > interaction to setup ssh (at least I have to choose a root password). > > I think it won't be too difficoult to do it blind: > - Insert cd > - Poweron the machine > - Wait a while > - Type "passwd" "******" "******" "/etc/init.d/net.sshd restart" > > But I'm sure somewhere there are livecds with a fixed root password, > that start dhcp and sshd on boot. Possibly x86_64. > Does anyone know such a livedistro, or can anybody suggest a different > method for my installation? > > This is the machine: > http://cgi.ebay.it/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=280282897816 >
Have you considered using one of the usb distros available. I think it's easy to configure ssh with a know password. Have a look at http://www.pendrivelinux.com/. Haven't booted a linux from usb myself, but I think it should work? Regards Dirk
