On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 02:24:07PM +0200, Dirk Uys wrote:
> On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 2:05 PM, Momesso Andrea
> <momesso.andrea@gmail.com> 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?

I realized that there are two kinds of usb distros: the livecd derived
distros, that behave like livecds mounting the system in ram (thos don't
allow permanent changes) and real distros residing on a usb stick.

I need one of those.

The main problem is that most of usb distros are 32 bit, while I'd like
to install a 64 bit system (so no chroot available).

Probably the easiest way wold be to edit a livecd iso and remaster it...
Systemrescuecd wold be perfect. Any hints of where to look for
documentation about that?

> 
> Regards
> Dirk
>