Mac OS X SSH configuration
At work we're trying to find an embedded processor that's fast enough for an app we've been working on for a while, and my current task is to get an old G3 iMac (400 MHz) to run it.
I finally figured out how to get SSH running. All you need to do is edit
to:
Now you can start the service with:
It should also come up on boot. I spent ages messing around generating host keys etc before finding that directory!
Also, to free lots of memory (and bring your Mac down to the level of a fresh BSD install):
Don't kill
... more like this: [Mac OS X]
I finally figured out how to get SSH running. All you need to do is edit
/etc/hostconfig and change:SSHSERVER=-NO-to:
SSHSERVER=-YES-Now you can start the service with:
sudo /System/Library/StartupItems/SSH/SSHIt should also come up on boot. I spent ages messing around generating host keys etc before finding that directory!
Also, to free lots of memory (and bring your Mac down to the level of a fresh BSD install):
killall nfsiod cupsd lookupd DirectoryService SecurityServer ATSServer coreservicesd automount crashreporterd mDNSResponderDon't kill
netinfod though or you won't be able to log in!