Folks, Saturday, Andy sent out a note from Rob Belleville asking for help in getting Linux running on some 20-30 Macs. I've looked at the proposal, and Rob's proposal to setup a terminal server is pretty much impossible, as the PROM code for doing remote boot is restricted to the Intel platform. So, the counter proposal is to install the kernel on each box, and use NFS to mount most of the "stuff" needed on the client. This shouldn't be too hard, since all Rob wants to do is print and run a web browser from the clients. (Rob wants the clients to come up with autologon and possibly just start the web browser as well.) I could use some help with setting up the (Intel) server: DHCP, Cups or LPR or ..., NFS and getting the directories mounted on the clients at boot time. If someone would be willing lend a hand with this, please let me know. Another idea: If someone wants to do the server, I'll help out with getting the Macs running. --Skip
On Mon, 21 Jan 2002, Skip Gaede wrote: SG>I could use some help with setting up the (Intel) server: DHCP, Cups or LPR SG>or ..., NFS and getting the directories mounted on the clients at boot time. SG>If someone would be willing lend a hand with this, please let me know. in the interest of making sure that a user can log in on any box, NIS might be an idea, too... that ties in with the NFS mounting... -- William Smith wsmith@chezsmith.com Fall River, MA http://www.chezsmith.com
William Smith wrote:
On Mon, 21 Jan 2002, Skip Gaede wrote:
SG>I could use some help with setting up the (Intel) server: DHCP, Cups or LPR SG>or ..., NFS and getting the directories mounted on the clients at boot time. SG>If someone would be willing lend a hand with this, please let me know.
in the interest of making sure that a user can log in on any box, NIS might be an idea, too... that ties in with the NFS mounting...
I'd be happy to help out, though my use of Linux on the PPC platform is limited, I've set up samba, cups, and other stuff more times than I can count...even if you need a hand lugging equipment around, I'll be happy to help... Wes
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Skip Gaede
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Wesley Allen
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William Smith