Re: Versions of Linux that support Sun Sparc hardware, etc.

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From: Craig Dewick
Date: Tue, 10 Aug 1999 00:00

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In <7oi3pp$epc$1@nnrp1.deja.com> farndog@my-deja.com writes:

>I have run RHSparc Linux as well as Debian Sparc Linux on my Sparc Classic
>(same as LX).  IMHO, Debian is better across the board in most respects
>including PPP, TCP, and performance.  I personally now use OpenBSD on my
>Sparc Classic which outperforms either version of Linux. If you are set on
>Linux take a look at Debian for your needs.

However, the current problem I'll have if I go with Linux is that neither
Debian or RedHat support the Magma serial/parallel multiplexer boards, and
if I can't make use of my Magma board there's little point changing as Sun's
on-board serial ports can't do more than 38k4 bps reliably.

NetBSD *does* support Magma's Sbus boards though.

Hmmm...

Regards,

Craig.
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From: cd@lios.apana.org.au (Craig Dewick)
Subject: Re: Versions of Linux that support Sun Sparc hardware, etc.
Date: 1999/08/10
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