[Thinbsd] ThinBSD connecting to OpenBSD X-Windows

[Francois Tigeot]

On Fri, Sep 30, 2005 at 03:23:59PM -0600, Whyzzi wrote:
> > /etc/thinbsd.conf is a text file created by the embedded dhclient in the
> > ramdisk. This error may be caused by a missing fxp driver in the kernel.
> >
> > I have created a new release a few days ago with support for Intel PRO/100
> > adapters. I guess you are still trying to use the former kernel ?
> 
> Yes, I was. Downloaded the new version today. One word for you to know:
> After un-bzip2'ing the boot-2005-09-25.tar.bz2 I had "Ignoring garbage
> after EOF". Just thought you should know.

Probably due to different implementations of tar; it seems to be harmless.

> A PXE firmware update for the Intel Pro 100/S Desktop Adapter was easy
> enough, although it took long enough navigating the vendor site to
> really get what I was after.
> 
> But as the for the rest of ThinBSD: Viola! I have a XWindows loaded
> successfully and my diskless workstation is asking for an OpenBSD
> login. Worked like a beauty! I needed to modify my Xaccess file to the
> pure * (as in not * CHOOSER  and/or BROADCAST) before the login would
> appear, but I don't care. It Works! HORAY! Awesome Work! Thank You!

You're welcome :)
I'm glad that it works for you now.

> Now for the hard part, automatic logon temporary guest like accounts
> that only load web browsers, that rebuild themselves should the
> connection break.

This will be an entirely new and interesting challenge...

-- 
Francois Tigeot