[Wlug] Problems with a Sparc ULTRA1

[Andy Stewart]

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Keith Wright wrote:
>> From: ken jones <kjones at ziplink.net>
>>
>> I just acquired by second Sparc ULTRA1 Creator.
> 
> What is that, a CD?

If I recall correctly, the Sparc Ultra1 Creator is a desktop system
manufactured by Sun Microsystems.  Its processor is not an x86
architecture, but it is the Sparc architecture.



> 
>> It does not boot.
>> I've tried booting from my aurora 1.0 iso disk set.  No luck.
>> I've tried booting from my just out of the envelope GENTOO disk.  No luck.
> 
> Gee, it sounds like things don't boot.
> 
>> Any ideas?

I found this website, but perhaps you've already been here:
http://www.gentoo.org/doc/en/handbook/handbook-sparc.xml

I also recall that SuSE Linux had a version for Sparc a long time ago.
I've used it.  I think it was version 7.x but I'm not sure.  Perhaps you
can still get this CD.

> 
> No.  But carry on.  We're rooting for you.
> 
> Is there a ROM setup program that you
> can get into before booting?

I thought there was a magical sequence of commands to type at the
OpenBoot prompt.  My memory is very vague since its been a long time
since I've done this.

Here's another URL which may help:
http://www.linux.com/howtos/SPARC-HOWTO-12.shtml

One last thing.  I did a quick Google and found this tidbit about
properly burning the CD.  Perhaps it will be helpful.

http://lists.suse.com/archives/suse-sparc/2001-Mar/0146.html

I'm sorry that I couldn't have been more help, but hopefully these will
point you in the right direction.

Good luck, and keep us posted.

Andy

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