[TriLUG] diskless x86

[Steven Blanchard]

Mike Mueller wrote:
> Is it possible to have an x86 mobo, enet card and power supply become a 
> diskless node?  If so, can I get an outline of what I need to know to get 
> that to work?  I think I've heard of Linux routers in a similar configuration 
> using the floppy disk.  I'd like to skip the floppy and run out of a RAM disk.

I am pretty sure (almost positive) it is possible. I think that is more 
or less what pxes does. from http://pxes.sourceforge.net/. It might be 
too specific for your needs, but it might help you in the right 
direction. I've never actually used pxes or anything like it, but it is 
out there.
~steven