[CLUE-Tech] Re: SPARC systems/Linux

[Chris Schock]

Brandon is correct, Sun doesn't supply Linux for the SPARC, only Solaris.
You can however install Linux on the sparc - redhat for example makes a
sparc distribution. Many distributions don't though, so your choices will
be limited.

> I'm not aware of Sun ever providing Linux/SPARC.  Also, I don't think
> you can jumpstart linux, there may be ways to install from the network,
> but that isn't quite the same thing.  Most Ultra's come with a CDROM
> drive, but there are some Netra's that didn't, however you can hook up
> an external drive to them.
>
> Brandon
>
> --- Srbraukhof at aol.com wrote:
>> Which SPARC boxes do you have?  Netras? Ultra 5/10's?  I believe you
>> can still download Linux for the SPARC from Sun.  Remember, a lot of
>> Netras and Ultras didn't come with CD ROMs.  If these don't have CDs
>> the only way to load them is from a network boot/install (AKA jump
>> start).  I worked support lines for Sun so if I can be of any help
>> let me know.
>> Scott
>>
>> --
>> _____________________________
>> Scott R. Braukhoff
>> (303) 979-3693 Home
>> (303) 921-6715 Cell
>> srbraukhof at aol.com
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> CLUE-Tech mailing list
>> Post messages to: CLUE-Tech at clue.denver.co.us
>> Unsubscribe or manage your options:
> http://clue.denver.co.us/mailman/listinfo/clue-tech
>
>
>
>
>
> __________________________________
> Do you Yahoo!?
> Friends.  Fun.  Try the all-new Yahoo! Messenger.
> http://messenger.yahoo.com/
> _______________________________________________
> CLUE-Tech mailing list
> Post messages to: CLUE-Tech at clue.denver.co.us
> Unsubscribe or manage your options:
> http://clue.denver.co.us/mailman/listinfo/clue-tech
>