Re: Sun classic
Ben Collins wrote:
>
> On Thu, Sep 30, 1999 at 12:35:40PM +0700, Oki DZ wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > I'm interested in installing Debian Linux on a Sun Classic.
> > Any pointers will be appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> > Oki
>
> There is an install text in /debian/dists/slink/main/disks-sparc. Most
> likely you will want to download the rescue, driver and root images with
> the 2.2.1 kernel image. After booting the rescue disk, the install is
> pretty much the same as an i386 install.
I tried both the 2.2.1 kernel rescue disc and the 2.0.36 on my
sparcstation2; the newer one didn't seem to be able to eject the floppy when
the next one was needed.
Otherwise, its just like the i386 install, as Ben said.
To find out how to get the sun to boot from floppy, the debain install pages
guide you to sun's boot prompt web pages. Something like "setenv
boot_device=floppy" is needed; but check this - I did it once, months ago...
Andrew
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