Re: Help is needed to install linux on sparc IPX
On Tue, 8 Jan 2002, Tim Kent wrote:
> You can get a pin out on the 'net to make a Sun to DB25 cable, then
> hook your IPX up to a serial terminal, and it will become the system
> console.
Or just grab a Mac serial DIN (round, PS/2 like connector) to
DB9/25 cable, which is what I use on my Sparc IPX. They are pretty easy to
find at computer sales and the like. Then put a null modem adapter between
that cable and your PC, and you are set to go.
> You can always net boot your IPX with trivial FTP and reverse ARP, If
> you need a hand with this let me know.
I can't remember if with IPXs you can use the tftpboot.img or have
to do a NFS root during install. I know the IPCs require the latter, while
Sparc Classics/5/10/20 can use the former. See the very good directions in
the install documentation that is found in the disks-sparc part of the
debian archive for details.
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