Re: Debian on a O2
On Wed, Jan 28, 2004 at 12:27:32AM -0500, Nicolas wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I got a brand new used SGI O2 and I'd like to install Debian on it. I tried
> to install IRIX (I have the CDs for 6.3 ('95-97)) and it is realy obsolete.
> I thought of linux since I know how it works (as a user) and there is
> interesting free and up to date software.
>
> I'd like to know if there is a recipe to build such a box? I have a little
> time each night, I know how to programme in C (not excellent, I'm better in
> java :o) and I'm willing to contribute for the development of debian/mips.
Perhaps some should add this into FAQ. Debian will not support O2 until
someone fixes few remaining hacks in kernel. See
http://www.total-knowledge.com/progs/mips/patches/
> Will those things may works without programming ?
> - Xfree
no
> - audio and video input/output
no
> - the camera interface
no
> - network
yes
> - eventualy, usb/ieee1394 with PCI expension card
maybye
>
> The O2 is a nice box (inside and outside) and it would be a shame to let it in
> a box.
It is workstation, therefore you need audio/video to make it really
usefull. http://www.linux-mips.org/~glaurung/
ladis
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