> > Maybe what I need is a little box attached to each of my systems that > > is solid and can always be used to get into the system it's attached > > to. Does something like this exist? I think I've heard a Unix buddy > > of mine talking about something like this. > > Yes, this is commonly called a console server which connects to > potentially a lot of other boxes via serial console. You can build one on > your own... > > > But I guess even a solid box like that needs software upgrades from > > time to time. > > ...which is true if you want to build it on your own. Well, OTOH, as far > as it just does its job and there's no remotely exploitable error in the > ssh server and kernel, you're not urged to update... > > > HWH >
Thanks, that sounds like just what I need. Any ideas on where to find out more about these? - Grant -- gentoo-user@gentoo.org mailing list
