Request For Comments: Snakeoil 1.2.0 (Gear Isolation)

[agent_kith]

How is this different from headless ssh etc ?

Difference is I can't install an OS via SSH. I can also get into the computer BIOS this way, but can't with SSH.

Granted with this device I have to write the ISO image to a USB stick, then insert the USB stick into the receiver unit and boot (This is a theory as I've yet to test this).

A server remote console has better features (ability to power computer on/off, ability to insert a ISO file as if it is a CD-ROM or a USB stick). But motherboards with this remote console is very expensive. So this poor man's version is good enough for me.

Asking as I have an HDMI over IP multichannel controller and several receivers that I've never found a use for..

Older version of this...
https://www.plutodirect.co.uk/collection...4-lite-kit

(working and with all items including manuals ..... $5.00 complete  at our local recycling dump shop...   )

Almost! This unit you have don't have USB, so you can only see the screen, but don't have the ability to control it (i.e. no keyboard, mouse). I guess you might be able to get a remote IR keyboard and get it to work, but it will not support things like booting from USB.