Re: [gentoo-user] Headless gentoo install

["Dirk Uys" <dirkcuys@gmail.com>]

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?

Regards
Dirk