[9fans] plan9 as a dedicated remote file server

[9fans] plan9 as a dedicated remote file server

[Thomas]

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I want to set up a dedicated remote plan9 system to periodically check mail and print parts of emails from certain senders.

I think I see how to do this using rc.

I'm not sure about a restart after a power restoration.

Do I have to modify the kernel to provide for a fixed user and root,  instead of the usual login?

Or, is there an easier solution?

Thanks,

-Tom



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Re: [9fans] plan9 as a dedicated remote file server

[erik quanstrom]

> I'm not sure about a restart after a power restoration.

set the machine to automaticly boot.  you will need to
be careful about power loss.  if you expect power loss,
you will be happier without venti, and perhaps without
fossil.

> Do I have to modify the kernel to provide for a fixed user and root,  instead of the usual login?

if you use a cpu kernel and nvram, you will not need a login.

- erik

Re: [9fans] plan9 as a dedicated remote file server

[David du Colombier]

> Or, is there an easier solution?

If I understand you correctly, you are running a standalone
terminal with the pcf kernel.

Then, you can set variables "nobootprompt" and "user" in you plan9.ini.

For example:

nobootprompt=local!#S/sdC0/fossil
user=glenda

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David du Colombier