Brian Cameron wrote: > Alan: > > >> Even if no SPARC workstation is ever sold again after the end of >> the current UltraSPARC-IIIi line, it's not the end of the SPARC >> desktop, nor of being able to develop and/or run SPARC desktop >> applications. >> >> Other options include: >> - Sun Rays running off a SPARC server >> - Using X11 to remote display 2-D apps from a SPARC server to >> another box >> - Using VirtualGL/Sun Shared Visualization to remote display 3-D >> renderings from a SPARC server to another box >> - Using Transitive software to run SPARC applications on x86 boxes >> > > Isn't the main issue for Sparc OpenSolaris users the lack of Sparc > driver support for the Xorg Xserver? >
This is not about OpenSolaris, its about hardware ROI. But yes, we've put together enough infrastructure and tools for Xorg driver development. At this time, there's a complete kfb driver available in Nevada, and the FOX gate work will be a big help to community development, ie. coming soon. Stuart
