Comments on: How to Install and Set Up Headless Linux Server

By: No Need

No Need — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 16:02:08 +0000

Strangely this is posted as a HEADLESS install – but in fact, it is not.

Headless means without a monitor. You should be able to do a headless install remotely – meaning you don’t have to be at the actual pc/server.

I think you could save a lot of users time – edit the headline here and don’t try to sell it as a headless install. That is simply wrong.

This is NOT a headless install.

By: Phil

Phil — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 18:23:40 +0000

Like 99% of articles on headless installation, this one does not explain how to install remotely. For all the folks who need an actual remote installation, take a look here:

https://github.com/philpagel/debian-headless

By: Ravi Saive

Ravi Saive — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 04:59:43 +0000

In reply to Ray Knight.

@Ray,

I understand your frustration, and I agree that it’s important for articles to cover a wide range of installation scenarios, including headless systems. It appears this article may not have met your specific needs.

By: Ray Knight

Ray Knight — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 01:41:23 +0000

This is a totally misleading article. I have a headless x86 device (i.e. no display) with no ability to add a display. This article doesn’t cover how to install on a headless system it covers how to install if you don’t desire to use a graphical interface!

By: Micky

Micky — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 17:40:49 +0000

I may be old, but headless install means installing on a system without a dedicated display card. Options left are serial console, ssh, remote management card, or automagically.