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Subject: Re: diskless X server using FreeBSD 2.0.5R
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> > I would like to setup my old 486-33 machine to run as a
> > diskless FreeBSD/Xserver.
> > 
> > Can this be done by first starting it as a diskless system and running X ????
> > 
> > OR is there a better way of doing this ?????
> 
> Yes.  You can run FreeBSD diskless and then start the X server.  If all you
> want is an X terminal type of setup you can strip down the /etc/rc files
> and just have them start X.
> 
> The last company I worked for did this.  I would recommend 8MB for X Terminal
> type use, more if you're going to do UNIX type things as well.
> 
> Martin
> 

OK. 


Got it.

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Now then, you mentioned stripping down things.

Do you(or maybe someone in the group) have the  ability to
generate a 'ls -lR' of a system that is running  as an X terminal.

I have just aquired some small disk, 80 Meg, that I can dedicate
to FreeBSD. This will allow me to put a minimal FreeBSD system on
it. I would still only use it as an X terminal.

I have no intent on running any FreeBSD apps on it, other than system
maintenance stuff. I will generate the required kernel on another
system.

So then, what I need is 'Minimal Freebsd' and just enough of X to get 
it to run as an X terminal.

Questions:

	1)   Some X terminals(ie: NCD) will load their fonts from
	     a font server. Should I do this ???

	2)   If someone does this on a pseudo regular basis, can they
	     provide me with some pre-install info and tips ????


Jerry