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Channel log from 23 September 2016   (all times are UTC)

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08:02
<pxeguy>
Hi Guys, has anyone managed to get efi bios working with LTSP clients
08:03
I'm not getting past the "initialising devices" part in the network boot screen, it just boot loops over and over again. I'm using a mikrotik to point the client to the PXE boot file /ltsp/amd64/ipxe.efi
08:03
it's under the tftp root directory
08:25
<cyberorg>
pxeguy, i've tested this https://github.com/openSUSE/kiwi/wiki/Setup-PXE-boot-with-EFI-Using-GRUB2
08:25
works on ubuntu also, adapt it as per your configuration
08:26
<pxeguy>
Thanks man, I will use that. I was worried that it wouldn't work with ubuntu, thanks for confirming that.
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08:32
<al-geo>
hello people. Im little confused, i did setup kiwi-ltsp server and connect 2-3 clients. and all of them are just logged in server with ssh or rdesktop? than what is the meaning of i386.img? on clients lsb_release -a shows x86_64. i even dont know what to ask: can i change to login on client? (clients are diskless) can client have own IP? own arch? i find run apps localy option but if arch is different its useless for me. P.S. sorry for
08:35
<cyberorg>
al-geo, http://wiki.ltsp.org/wiki/Concepts thinclient mode everything runs on server after login, i386.img is used only to boot the client
08:36
fatclient mode everything runs on the client, so whatever is installed in i386.img or x86_64.img is run on the client, arch will show the image it was booting from
08:37
https://sourceforge.net/p/kiwi-ltsp/wiki/Customizing%20Image/ explains fatclient bit more
08:38
<pxeguy>
Hi Cyberorg, I'm using a method where by the storage is on the server and the client does all the work i.e the server just provides the image but the client actually does the work
08:42
<cyberorg>
pxeguy, on ubuntu, the difference was tftp path /var/lib/tftpboot and grub-mkstandalone -d /usr/lib/grub/x86_64-efi/ -O x86_64-efi --fonts="unicode" -o bootx64.efi boot/grub/grub.cfg
08:42
rest everything as per kiwi's guide, other thing is this does not work if dnsmasq is run in proxy mode
08:43
<pxeguy>
do I need to use dnsmasq for this to work, because with pxelinux.0 it worked just fine on a legacy bios
08:46
<cyberorg>
pxeguy, this is what working dnsmasq.d/ltsp.conf looks like http://paste.opensuse.org/58123039
08:47
<pxeguy>
so essentially, dnsmasq doesn't replace dhcp right?
08:47
and I can continue using dhcp on my mikrotik?
08:48
<cyberorg>
pxeguy, it replaces dhcp
08:48
xinetd and named as well
08:48
<pxeguy>
yes, so that is my problem at the moment. I need to use the mikrotik
08:48
to provide the boot file name etc
08:48
and dhcp
08:49
<cyberorg>
then try providing bootx64.efi instead of pxelinux
08:50
<pxeguy>
Have tried that aswell, I don't think I did it correctly though
08:50
It just skipped everything
08:50
and didn't even go into that booting environment
08:50
or the network boot screen
09:05
<alkisg>
pxeguy: if you are able to switch your clients to legacy (csm) mode, it's by far easier than configuring ltsp to work with uefi :)
09:06
So do research that route, before continuing...
09:06
<pxeguy>
yes it works fully with legacy boot and pxelinux.0
09:06
well not really.
09:06
It worked with an older thin client
09:07
<alkisg>
I mean with the new clients, to configure them so that they don't use uefi but legacy csm mode
09:07
<pxeguy>
but when I used this newer model all in one client, it loads everything but when it gets to where it's supposed to display the splash screen
09:07
<alkisg>
Usually there's an option for that in their firmware
09:07
<pxeguy>
but the display flashes green, blue, red...as if it's not able to display it
09:07
yes I'm configured that in the bios
09:07
and it loads fine
09:08
<alkisg>
If you get it to load the kernel+initrd, then you're done
09:08
<pxeguy>
yes it does
09:08
<alkisg>
The next parts are not related to bios/uefi
09:08
<pxeguy>
for sure
09:08
<alkisg>
I.e. even if you implement uefi booting, you'll still see the display issue
09:08
<pxeguy>
I see
09:08
then it is a problem with the actual unit?
09:08
weird
09:09
it's like it doesn't want to pickup the display
09:09
<alkisg>
So, try "nomodeset" or other things to troubleshoot it, not uefi
09:10
!nomodeset
09:10
<ltsp>
nomodeset: Unfortunately, Kernel Mode Setting (KMS) doesn't work well with some cards. To disable it, open /var/lib/tftpboot/ltsp/i386/pxelinux.cfg/default and replace "quiet splash" with "nomodeset".
09:10
<alkisg>
Try this ^
09:11
<pxeguy>
cool thankyou alkisg
09:11
<alkisg>
You're welcome; but try it first, and if it doesn't work there are other things to try as well
09:11
<pxeguy>
yes for sure
09:11
I'm still going to push with efi
09:12
because there are about 25 clients
09:12
<alkisg>
OK, but note that it's not really supported by many of the related software
09:12
<pxeguy>
hmmm
09:12
<alkisg>
It will be in a couple of years
09:12
<pxeguy>
alright I understand
09:12
lemme try your suggestion and I'll let you know, should take me 5 mins
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10:12
<pxeguy>
alkisg: I cannot find this quiet splash option, my path is /var/lib/tftpboot/ltsp/amd64/pxelinux.cfg/default
10:12
that quiet splash isn't in there for some reason
10:31
<alkisg>
pxeguy: it's disabled in 16.04
10:31
Put it right next to forcepae
10:38
<pxeguy>
# This file is regenerated when update-kernels runs. Do not edit # directly, edit the client's /etc/ltsp/update-kernels.conf instead. default ltsp-NBD ontimeout ltsp-NBD # This file is regenerated when update-kernels runs. # Do not edit, see /etc/ltsp/update-kernels.conf instead. label ltsp-NBD menu label LTSP, using NBD kernel vmlinuz-4.4.0-28-generic append ro initrd=initrd.img-4.4.0-28-generic init=/sbin/init-ltsp forcepae root=
10:38
sorry how do I paste something?
10:39
I want to show you the config
10:39
<alkisg>
cat file | nc termbin.com 9999
10:40
!termbin
10:40
<ltsp>
termbin: To share the output of some command, run: command | nc termbin.com 9999 . This executes command , sends its output to termbin.com, and returns a URL. Paste this URL here to share the command output with us.
10:40
<al-geo>
cyberorg how can i log in fat client with root? i have root on server and i even "kiwi-ltsp --unpack-image i386, kiwi-ltsp --chroot i386, passwd root and kiwi-ltsp -l2 i386, rcklaoe restart" but sand clock is rounding and rounding on client
10:40
<alkisg>
pxeguy: init=/sbin/init-ltsp forcepae nomodeset
10:40
Put it there
10:40
<pxeguy>
okay ty
10:41
on all of the lines with forcepae?
10:41
<alkisg>
The first one should be enough
10:41
<pxeguy>
okay
10:42
done
10:42
can I go ahead and test again, or restart some services?
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10:42
<cyberorg>
al-geo, ltsp uses username and passwords created on the server, to log into the client follow https://en.opensuse.org/SDB:KIWI-LTSP_tips_and_tricks#Passwordless_ssh_to_the_client
10:44
or boot the client in fatclient mode, log in as normal user and then use root password you created in the image
10:45
<pxeguy>
fantastic alkisg
10:45
that worked ;)
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10:46
<cyberorg>
or use epoptes to launch local terminal as root
10:56
<pxeguy>
Hi alkisg, another question, I've managed to boot up in legacy with this client, my resolution is just really off. it's about a 21 inch screen but the rez is at
10:56
1024x768 4:3
10:56
where is the setting to change that?
11:10
<al-geo>
cyberorg thank you :D. now new problem :D in client ip addr shows ip 192.168.50.49/32 and i want 192.168.50.49/22. i did change by myself in server /etc/sysconfig/kiwi-ltsp -> SERVER_IPS="192.168.50.20/22" but after kiwi-ltsp -c it returns to 192.168.50.20
11:13
<cyberorg>
al-geo, you'll have to read networking and dnsmasq documentation, ip addresses to the clients are given by your dhcp server
11:14
depends on what the server uses /22 or /32
11:15
<al-geo>
server uses /22
11:15
in /etc/sysconfig/dhcpd i didnt find option like that
11:16
ok i will figure out something. thank you very much
11:17
<cyberorg>
dnsmasq is used for dhcp
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11:55
<pxeguy>
yo cyberorg
11:56
when I set my X_MODE_0 =
11:56
to my desired resolution, it doesn't seem to take it on my client
11:56
I've set XRANDR_DISABLE=True
11:57
<cyberorg>
pxeguy, try to set it manually using xrandr in client terminal
11:57
<pxeguy>
where would I set that?
11:57
in the client terminal
11:58
<cyberorg>
yes
11:58
<pxeguy>
command to set it?
11:58
<cyberorg>
xrandr is the command
11:59
<pxeguy>
xrandr 1600x900?
12:00
<cyberorg>
if it shows when you run xrandr, then xrandr -s 1600x900, see xrandr --help
12:01
<pxeguy>
says "size 1600x900 not found in available modes"
12:06
Ithink it's because I need to set the aspect ratio as well
12:08
<cyberorg>
pxeguy, see xrandr --help (-q) you can only set supported resolutions
12:08
<pxeguy>
oh I see
12:08
highest is 1024x768
12:09
<cyberorg>
then you'd have to ask your #distro channel or google for how to troubleshoot that
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12:20
<Alyssandro>
vixe
12:20
Bom dia!
12:20
alguem ai fala portugues?
12:21
estou com um problema que parece facil de resolver mas ate o momento nao achei solução nem na net
12:21
vou usat o google translate
12:21
I have a problem that seems easy to solve but so far not found solution or on the net
12:22
someone willing to give me a hand?
12:24
no one?
12:24
<razielle_tzu>
sorry, what is the problem?
12:26
<Alyssandro>
"route del default gw 192.168.0.1"
12:27
sorry
12:27
I need to send a root command to run in the "Run command on the selected client" but does not work. Example: I want to run the "route del default gw 192.168.0.1". but not nothing happens.
12:28
already realized that command root does not work perfectly, but when it is a root command does not work.
12:30
also already I tried the command using sudo. did not work.
12:31
already I tried to create a script and run the server, as is the same way only works if you have common User commands if User root command does not work. even giving the necessary permissions.
12:33
also already I tried to give full permission for the file and for anyone using the tag "-s" with the chmod command and also failed.
12:33
Any idea?
12:36
<razielle_tzu>
not really but i'm not surprised that i don't, i'm new to administrating an ltsp system. i just wanted more info for the people that might be able to help
12:36
i wasn't aware that routing applications that way was possible to be honest
12:37
*commands not applications
12:39
<Alyssandro>
Good ! OK. Thank you for your help. I'll keep trying. do not give up yet. I'll try to see the documentation deeply to try to find this problem and solve it on my desktop.
12:40
<razielle_tzu>
ok, good luck
12:40
<Alyssandro>
thanks
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13:02
<alkisg>
(01:56:44 μμ) pxeguy: Hi alkisg, another question, I've managed to boot up in legacy with this client, my resolution is just really off. it's about a 21 inch screen but the rez is at
13:02
==> which distro/version/kernel are you using?
13:02
It's probably an issue with new hardware and old kernel/xorg
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<al-geo>
cyberorg :( i didnt find where problem is. on my fat client dhcp gives true IP but false GATEWAY and NETMASK. on my server ip=192.168.50.20/24 gateway=192.168.50.1 . but on client ip=192.168.50.49/32 , default gateway=server ?
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<pxeguy>
alkisg: I tried to use XRANDR but the max res is 1024x768
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<al-geo>
on server in /etc/dnsmasq.d/kiwi-ltsp.conf there is only dhcp-range=192.168.50.20,192.168.50.252,1h
13:58
how can i add default gateway and netmask ?
14:02
<pxeguy>
the difference was tftp path /var/lib/tftpboot and grub-mkstandalone -d /usr/lib/grub/x86_64-efi/ -O x86_64-efi --fonts="unicode" -o bootx64.efi boot/grub/grub.cfg
14:03
cyberorg: Hi Man, refer to the message you posted earlier
14:03
when you say the differences I understand the /var/lib/tftpboot
14:03
but I have to run the rest of those commands ?
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<alkisg>
pxeguy: I can't help if you don't answer the questions...
14:16
(04:02:30 μμ) alkisg: ==> which distro/version/kernel are you using?
14:17
<pxeguy>
oh sorry man
14:17
ubuntu 16.04
14:17
<alkisg>
And which hardware is that? amd?
14:17
lspci -nn -k | grep -A 2 VGA, on the client
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14:18
<pxeguy>
intel corporation sky lake integrated graphics
14:18
<alkisg>
pxeguy: is that on the server, or on the client?
14:19
<pxeguy>
client
14:19
<alkisg>
What does the client prompt say, user@server, or user@ltsp123?
14:19
<pxeguy>
user@ltsp123
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14:19
<alkisg>
So it is a fat client?
14:20
<pxeguy>
yes indeed
14:20
that how we needed to set it up
14:20
works out a lot better for us
14:20
<alkisg>
Sure, that's fine and recommended
14:20
How is the monitor connected? hdmi?
14:21
<pxeguy>
it's an all in one system
14:21
hp pro-one g400 2
14:21
quite expensive
14:21
<alkisg>
Put the output of these commands to pastebin:
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lspci -nn -k | grep -A 2 VGA
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cat /proc/cmdline
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xrandr
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and finally the contents of /var/log/Xorg.7.log
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<pxeguy>
okay let me log onto ltsp irc
14:22
from the client
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<pxeguy1>
alkisg: hi it's pxeguy
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14:25
<cyberorg>
alkisg, pxeguy1 this could be related http://askubuntu.com/questions/811453/w-possible-missing-firmware-for-module-i915-bpo-when-updating-initramfs
14:25
al-geo, read up on dnsmasq docs
14:25
<alkisg>
cyberorg, pxeguy1, the resolution issue is because of nomodeset
14:25
nomodeset needs to be removed, but xorg needs to be fixed for the blank screen as well
14:26
bb in 20 mins
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<cyberorg>
ok
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<pxeguy1>
http://pastebin.com/K0StW0bH
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<pxeguy1>
http://pastebin.com/4vBsfd78
14:32
the above is for xorg.7.log
14:55
<alkisg>
pxeguy1, you didn't include the output of xrandr
14:55
Or is it really empty?
14:56
pxeguy1, now you should remove nomodeset so that the proper driver is used
14:56
Because now you lack acceleration etc
14:57
You'll get a blank screen; to troubleshoot it more easily, install epoptes
14:57
!epoptes
14:57
<ltsp>
epoptes: Epoptes is a computer lab administration and monitoring tool. It works on Ubuntu and Debian based labs with LTSP or non-LTSP servers, thin and fat clients, standalone workstations, NX clients etc. More info: http://www.epoptes.org
14:57
<pxeguy1>
xrandr: Failed to get size of gamma for output default Screen 0: minimum 640 x 480, current 1024 x 768, maximum 1024 x 768 default connected primary 1024x768+0+0 0mm x 0mm 1024x768 61.00* 800x600 61.00 640x480 60.00
14:57
that's from xrandr
14:58
<alkisg>
OK, you can add more resolutions, but it's not the proper solution because now you don't have a driver
14:58
So, remove nomodeset, install epoptes, and we'll continue then
14:58
<pxeguy>
apt-get epoptes?
14:58
apt-get install epoptes?
14:59
on the server right?
14:59
<alkisg>
See the link I gave
14:59
It has documentation for how to install it
14:59
Did you use ltsp-pnp?
14:59
!ltsp-pnp
14:59
<ltsp>
ltsp-pnp: ltsp-pnp is an alternative (upstream) method to maintain LTSP installations for thin and fat clients that doesn't involve chroots: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UbuntuLTSP/ltsp-pnp
15:00
<pxeguy>
I need to ask my co-worker
15:01
<alkisg>
ls /opt/ltsp/ on the server
15:01
if you see an i386 or amd64 folder there, you *didn't* use ltsp-pnp
15:01
Or paste the output of: ltsp-info
15:02
<pxeguy>
amd64 images
15:02
that's the output of my ls /opt/ltsp
15:03
http://pastebin.com/qbGxdsiY
15:03
<alkisg>
OK then you have a chroot, you're not using ltsp-pnp
15:03
(that means you make it harder for yourself...)
15:03
See the epoptes web site, it has instructions on how to install epoptes both to the server and the chroot
15:04
<pxeguy>
yeah I saw the instructions for the chroot
15:04
hahaha how much harder?
15:04
<alkisg>
Now? Much...
15:04
<pxeguy>
oh boy
15:04
<alkisg>
If you don't have specific needs for a chroot, ltsp-pnp is much easier
15:05
But ok you've already set up everything, so no worries; I hope you're not missing any firmware packages though...
15:05
<pxeguy>
I hope so as well..
15:06
which is the link you would follow for ltsp-pnp?
15:06
!ltsp-pnp
15:06
<ltsp>
ltsp-pnp: ltsp-pnp is an alternative (upstream) method to maintain LTSP installations for thin and fat clients that doesn't involve chroots: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UbuntuLTSP/ltsp-pnp
15:08
<alkisg>
yup that one
15:09
<al-geo>
people can you give me link or pdf where i can read about dnsmasq that helps? because what ever i do with /etc/dnsmasq.d/kiwi-ltsp.conf its rolling back after kiwi-ltsp -d or kiwi-ltsp -c
15:13
<pxeguy>
I'll catch you later alkisg
15:13
going home from work now
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<POP_>
HI
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i'm use ltsp on open suse my problem that i want to know how to build image to my clients
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