Re: Linux on a SunFire 280R?
On Sun, Jul 28, 2002 at 05:55:42PM +0000, Brian Milco wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I've been given the chance to try Linux on a Sun Fire 280R, I've been
> trying for a few weeks (off and on) to get Linux (first SuSE now
> Debian) installed on this machine, but I've had no luck, my first question:
> Is it even possible to get Linux installed on a SunFire machine? I haven't
> seen SunFires listed on any of the FAQ's as supported or not supported.
>
> If it should work, I would be most appreciative of any help you
> could give me. In hopes that Linux should work on a SunFire I'm
> including the specs and what I've tried... :)
>
> Specs:
> SunFire 280R
> 1 UltraSPARC-III+ 900 MHz
I haven't heard of this working. I know we support UltraSPARC III
though.
As for which version of Debian to install, don't even attempt potato.
2.2.x kernels wont boot this UltraSPARC.
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