[H-GEN] sun or sgi monitor

[Igor Kromin]

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I've just picked up the Indys, nothing else, that's all that was there. As
for my use for them, I'd want to run them without monitors, and just open an
remote X session to them if needed.



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> From: Majordomo [mailto:majordom at caliburn.humbug.org.au] On 
> Behalf Of David Jericho
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> On Mon, Aug 11, 2003 at 12:24:47AM -0400, Robert Brockway wrote:
> > As an alternative to David's suggestions, it should be possible to 
> > boot the boxes with a serial console.  If you want to go down this 
> > route we should be able to help.  Whether or not you want to use a 
> > serial console depends on whether you want to use the Indys as 
> > workstations or just use the Indys.
> 
> I was thinking of suggesting this, but to me that'd feel a 
> bit akin to removing the spark plugs from a Ferrari's engine, 
> and then trying to crank the engine over. 
> 
> I also do remember there were some quirks to do with getting 
> a serial console without having first reached a frame buffer console.
> 
> Being a fan of SGI hardware[1], I'm curious as to what was 
> picked up in the bundle of Indys.[2] I'd be willing to part 
> with cash for fascinating bits.[3]
> 
> [1] It's more fun than Sun hardware.
> [2] I keep wanting to write Indies.
> [3] Footnote heaven - I want one of the VIVO capture boards
> 
> -- 
> David Jericho
> Systems Administrator, Plugged In Software
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