On 12/07/2011 01:47 PM, Eric Oyen wrote:
hello group.
I have an interesting (and fairly technical) question.
the question is: how can I forward the install screen via ssh to another
machine on my network? I ask this because I didn't see any specific
instructions that applied. my issue right now is that I need a sighted
assistant to read me the screen and help with installing the base system (and
setting up ssh).
I would like to run the install like from a serial port output (like the old
spark pizza boxes) but none of my current machines have a serial port to do
this on.
comments? suggestions?
-eric
If you don't require the serial console, maybe you can use an IP KVM
appliance?
They still cost some money, but the cheapest one I've found is on sale
for $200 US right now:
http://www.lantronix.com/it-management/kvm-over-ip/securelinx-spiderduo.html
It's basically an embedded OS (Linux, probably) running on an ARM or
something with a frame grabber for the video and USB and legacy keyboard
and mouse ports. Gives you BIOS-level access to the box over what looks
like a custom VNC implementation, and it can be tunneled over SSH. Most
can also access a serial port, but that may be moot in this case if you
have the video output.
They're not perfect, but probably enough to get an install done.
Corey
