Unix prompt before OS X Desktop start up.

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I have a question for you.

Ünix command line prompt without desktop - MUST BE ON NETWORK TO WISP.

When I turn on the computer and I instantly press and hold “Command + S” then it take me to the unix command line. Is there other way to KEEP going there instead of to desktop? Does anyone know where's boot loader configuration file? So I don’t need to use the keyboard’s shortcuts every time to get there.

The main reason I want to go there every time when the computer is turn on, then I can do the LAMP’s configurations there instead of go to desktop which take bit more time.

That'll be great to see your tips.
 
Boult said:
ask that question over at Mac Support - Powered by vBulletin
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I'll give it a shot over there. Wish me luck!
my guess is that they may say "no" unless you install 2nd OS like Un*x or Linux OS.
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Hope that'll be yes for Mac machine. :fingersx: I have other PC one that have lamp installed based on Ubuntu server. But wanted to try it on Mac directly to Unix prompt. Not to the desktop.
however read this;
Booting Mac OS X
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Been there already. Not quite helpful. But :ty: for the URLs!
 
Yes I think there is a way that goes to the Unix automatically.

You need to make your own file on AppleScript for the Terminal.app (Unix). (Sorry, I have never tried it before.) After you save your filename in the AppleScript folder, add it to the "Login Items" from System Preferences/Accounts. If you cannot see System Preferences on the dock at the bottom screen, then it is in the Applications folder.

For "Login Items:"

(1) Select Accounts.

(2) Select "Login Items"

(3) Click "+"

(4) Add your AppleScript filename to the "Login Items."

(6) Logout your username...

(7) Select your username if you have one.

(8) This will automatically go to the AppleScript... to tell a Terminal.app what you want to execute your program.
 
webexplorer said:
Yes I think there is a way that goes to the Unix automatically.

You need to make your own file on AppleScript for the Terminal.app (Unix). (Sorry, I have never tried it before.) After you save your filename in the AppleScript folder, add it to the "Login Items" from System Preferences/Accounts. If you cannot see System Preferences on the dock at the bottom screen, then it is in the Applications folder.

For "Login Items:"

(1) Select Accounts.

(2) Select "Login Items"

(3) Click "+"

(4) Add your AppleScript filename to the "Login Items."

(6) Logout your username...

(7) Select your username if you have one.

(8) This will automatically go to the AppleScript... to tell a Terminal.app what you want to execute your program.
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Tried that long ago. No luck. But :ty:
 
What OS do you have now?

On Mac OS 10.4.9, I used to drag the Terminal.app onto a dock on the bottom screen. After that, I pressed the button on Terminal icon for two seconds, and it pops up the list. I selected "Open at Login." This will show up after you boot-up your computer without touching the keyboard. This is what I use for my Mail and Safari to save my time.
 
webexplorer said:
What OS do you have now?

On Mac OS 10.4.9, I used to drag the Terminal.app onto a dock on the bottom screen. After that, I pressed the button on Terminal icon for two seconds, and it pops up the list. I selected "Open at Login." This will show up after you boot-up your computer without touching the keyboard. This is what I use for my Mail and Safari to save my time.
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no that's not what he means. . he want to go into "single user mode" that's unix prompt and do what he needed to. not via terminal.app

I am sure it will work on other platform running different distro. but on a platform running mac os x, it's different.
 
Although I've no experience with other Unix systems, Boult is right about the OS X. When I want to run scripts like Perl, I just click on the Terminal icon and start up Pico or other apps so I can run them on the command line when I'm done. I'm a bit rusty now though :P
 
Oh, I see. Okay. I might have to learn how to use the Unix before I buy a Xserver someday. I probably will have the same issue from you. :eek3: :bump:
 
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