On Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 6:59 PM, 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? Or would you prefer to target some > of the later offerings?
My test environment consists of SunBlade 100, SunBlade 1500, Ultra 60. So basically it's using up older hardware. I might be able to rustle up something like a SunBlade 2000, SF280R, or even a V440. Looking at ebay is instructive - UltraSparc III based boxes (SunBlade 1000, SF280R) are readily available and excellent value. > Would the non-existence of a liveCD hamper you > (i.e. what if we could only use the automated installer to install the > bits)? You need both. I work in a variety of environments, some of which absolutely require jumpstart, others where using a CD is essential. > 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)? Definitely need graphics. > 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. Given the immaturity, it would be testing in the first instance, which basically points you at the old machines. -- -Peter Tribble http://www.petertribble.co.uk/ - http://ptribble.blogspot.com/ _______________________________________________ indiana-discuss mailing list [email protected] http://mail.opensolaris.org/mailman/listinfo/indiana-discuss
