🚀 go-pugleaf

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.

-keith


In article <7og74l$qn4$1@lios.apana.org.au>,
  cdewick@lios.apana.org.au (Craig Dewick) wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> I'm looking at replacing SunOS on my Sparc LX gateway machine with Linux so
> that I can take advantage of the multi-path PPP support. The reason behind
> this move is that because of the type of equipment installed at the local
> telephone exchange, I can't get a modem connection better than 26k4 bps, and
> this is limiting the bandwidth of my single-modem PPP link.
>
> So, I'm considering multi-path PPP as a cheap alternative to ISDN, since a
> pair of links running in parallel at 26k4 bps would give me the equivalent
> of a (theoretical) 53k bps link, and that's a huge improvement over 26k4
> bps! To date I've been using Paul Mackerras's freeware PPP package with
> SunOS 5.6, but he recently told me that he won't be implementing multi-path
> PPP for SunOS/Solaris and is looking for someone to take over the
> development and support work on the SunOS version, so I'm investigating
> other approaches.
>
> If I had enough programming experience I'd take on the role of SunOS port
> maintainer... 8-)
>
> Is anyone actually using Linux (either Debian or Redhat, or another
> lesser-known version) on their Sparc machines with multi-path PPP enabled
> and working?
>
> Comments, etc. please...
>
> Regards,
>
> Craig.
> --
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>


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