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

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From: farndog
Date: Tue, 10 Aug 1999 00:00

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I am sure you would be happy with NetBSD on an LX.  I have never used NetBSD
but it is very close to OpenBSD which I have been thrilled with on my
machine.  Good luck with whatever you decide.

-keith

In article <7onks9$ajh$1@lios.apana.org.au>,
  cd@lios.apana.org.au (Craig Dewick) wrote:
> In <7oi3pp$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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>                 Surplus and pre-loved Sun Microsystems equipment.
>            Based in Waterfall (south-eastern Sydney), NSW, Australia.
>       Operated by Craig Dewick - craig@sunrk.com.au - cd@lios.apana.org.au
>


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