[Tfug] headless systems

Rich r-lists at studiosprocket.com
Fri Jun 22 14:44:50 MST 2007


On Jun 22, 2007, at 10:08 am, Robert Hunter wrote:

> Like others suggested, ssh + vnc is a good way to go.  In a "trusted"
> environment you could also use rsh and ilk, but there are not many
> reasons for doing so, and several for not.
Main one for "not" is forward planning. What's trusted today might  
not be tomorrow; say if you introduce a wireless router, Windows, or  
a loopy colleague. Using ssh from the start means you don't have to  
think about it later on.
R.




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