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Re: From SuSE LINUX to OpenBSD...

Rembrandt wrote:
>>On 27 May 2003, Bryan Irvine wrote:
>>
>>
>>>if it's just html...just move all the html files and turn on apache.
>>>
>>>You need to find out if there is cgi scripts if so you may need to run
>>>apache non-chrooted.  If there is php make sure php is installed and
>>>running.
>>
>>no, he wants some way to drop a file onto the machine, and have it turn
>>into openbsd without intervention.  that's not possible.  you can upgrade
>>openbsd like that, but i'm pretty sure it's not possible to install.
>>even if you could create the file system, programs like installboot and
>>disklabel aren't likely to play nice.
>>
>>the question isn't "how do i make apache work?"; it's "how do i install
>>openbsd on a linux machine via sshd?"  you'll need serial console, and if
>>it's x86 somebody to stick the floppy in.
> 
> 
> I think it could (theoretically) be possible if the installationprocess will
> be modified, or?
> 
> Sebastian
> 
> 
The Installation would need to run under the existing Linux.
Problem: How do you create the UFS filesystem under Linux?
How about creating the partitions? AFAIK there is no disklabel program  for Linux
Downloading and unpacking the install sets should not be a problem.
Dunno how to install the bootblock.

If you really *need* to install OpenBSD remotely and you have a VMware license 
you can *try* installing in a virtual machine. Have the VM use the physical disk 
and use a floppy image to boot from. Also you will need a second IP address for 
installation, or use VMware's NAT. After installing, reboot your OpenBSD in the 
VM and check if it runs properly. Then, change its IP address to match that of 
the Linux box, cross fingers and reboot Linux. If OpenBSD comes up, you're 
lucky, if not, you're lost!

This is only an *idea* how it can be done, the checklist is incomplete and i 
would discourage doing so. It will be an adventure!

Heinrich
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