Jennifer Pioch wrote: > On 10/8/08, Tim Cramer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> All, >> We're beginning work on getting a SPARC version of the OpenSolaris >> distro from Sun. This version will target Q1 of CY '09 (hopefully early >> Q1). >> Although when doing a port much of this code will simply work on a >> number of SPARC hardware configs, we're going to make sure we focus on a >> couple (1 or 2) configurations/architectures as we get our first cut >> ready (and we'll expand/test on more configs over time). >> The 2 questions I have: >> >> 1. As a developer, which SPARC configuration would you be able/willing >> to utilize for creating applications? Do you have old SPARC machines >> that you would repurpose for this? >> > > As a student the only affordable machine is a Sun Ultra 10, 512MB, > Creator 3D from ebay.de. Or support cross compile of ON on x86 for > SPARC. University Frankfurt is a very large university but finding a > fast SPARC to conduct ON development is impossible, even here > > >> Or would you prefer to target some >> of the later offerings? Would the non-existence of a liveCD hamper you >> (i.e. what if we could only use the automated installer to install the >> bits)? >> > > Yes, this would hamper me > > >> Do you absolutely need graphics capability (i.e. do you need a >> desktop environment or would just using compilers be ok for the first cut)? >> > > Yes, I need the graphics capability to run KDE (or GNOME if no KDE is > installed) > > >> 2. As a deployer, which SPARC configuration would you believe we could >> target for applications/packages in the repository? Mostly looking for >> old vs. new machine question above. >> > > Sun Ultra 10 with 512MB, Creator 3D > > Jenny > Ultra 2 with 1GB ram and Creator 3D may also be an option. 4 years ago I got mine off ebay for about $169 USD.
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