ubuntu-us-nj Ubuntu-us-nj Digest, Vol 15, Issue 3

[Carlos Rivas]

 Now THIS sounds like a PARTY!
I say we try to do some sort of TFTP install with the Sun boxes because the
CD-ROMS are NOTORIOUSLY S-L-O-W...
Cherry Hill is a bit of a drive from where I'm at (Hasbrouck Heights) but it
will be worth it, this sounds like a good time...

I guess what I'm trying to say is.... I'm in!


> Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:17:53 -0500
> From: Ken Hansen <n2vip at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: ubuntu-us-nj Next event for the LoCo Team?
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> Not sure if/when this event will be, but I too have an Ultra 2 in my
> garage, and I think getting Ubuntu Server 7.10 up and running on it
> could be a good exercise. In fact, my Ultra 2 has about a half-dozen
> or so "friends" in the garage (other Ultra 2s) that I would like to
> be rid of. Would folks be interested in maybe spending some time on
> the SPARC platform (I'm sure it doesn't get enough attention,
> compared with x86 and x64)?
>
> If the Hackfest is held at a time I can attend, I can bring a half-
> dozen Ultra 2s for folks to work with, but you'll need a null modem
> serial cable to go from the 25 pin female connector on the Ultra 2 to
> your laptop (either serial or a serial->USB adapter).  You'll also
> need something to use as a console (laptop preferred, but it doesn't
> really matter) with a suitable terminal program (Even Hyperterm on
> Windows is fine - you want VT100 emulation or better).
>
> I will happily give these machines to folks interested in working on
> the UltraSPARC port of Ubuntu - since each machine has it's own CD-
> ROM drive, I'll bring copies of the Ubuntu OS on CD for each machine,
> along with CPU, RAM, and an HD to make each system functional.
> Personally, I'd like to see a definitive install document come out of
> the day, outlining how to go from a "found" piece of hardware to a
> stable, up-to-date LAMP server running on an Ultra 2.
>
> If anyone is interested in the details of the Ultra 2, check out the
> Sun website here: http://sunsolve.sun.com/handbook_pub/
> validateUser.do?target=Systems/U2/U2
>
> And here is a link to a lot of SPARC users comments/suggestions on
> Ubuntuforums.org <http://ubuntuforums.org/>:
> http://ubuntuforums.org/archive/index.php/f-146.html
>
> Once a date is known, I'll post again and solicit names for each
> machine I can bring. If I'm unable to attend, I'm willing to
> negotiate shipping to individuals in advance of the Hackfest for
> actual S/H cost, plus $5 for the packing materials (new box, peanuts,
> etc.).
>
> Ken Hansen
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