Re: [Thinstation-general] Alternatives to busybox tftp client
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From: Mike E. <thi...@gm...> - 2006-10-25 09:21:04
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On 10/25/06, Shotton Jolyon <Jol...@lb...> wrote: > >you need a boot subsystem that uses SCP, and I'm aware of none > > - e.g. PXE requires TFTP and I suspesct Etherboot does too. > > > I'm booting from hard disk if that is any help. > > >That said, I agree that the busybox tftp isn't worth much. > >I have basically given up on it and installed DOMs in my > >(few) TSs. > > As you'll have gathered I don't understand half of this on a good day . > . . > > > "DOMs"? Disk-On-Modules - a sort of solid state disk that you plug directly into the IDE socket. Have a look here: http://struktur.kemi.dtu.dk/thinstation/ > > Are they messy / expensive / dangerous / rare? Neat, 30-45 USD for 32-128 MB units, but maybe not that easy to dig up. I never saw these in a normal computer shop. I got mine from a supplyer of industrial equipment. Mike > > > > > > > DISCLAIMER: > The information contained in this e-mail is intended for the recipient or entity to whom it is addressed. It may contain confidential information that is exempt from disclosure by law and if you are not the intended recipient, you must not copy, distribute or take any act in reliance on it. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete from your system. > Whilst we make every effort to keep our network free from viruses, you need to verify that this email and any attachments are virus-free, as we can take no responsibility for any computer virus which might be transferred by way of them. > -- Thinstation oldtimer http://thinstation.sourceforge.net - a light, full featured linux based thin client OS |