>>1. As a developer, which SPARC configuration would you be able/willing to utilize for creating applications?
Sun Blade 1500 >> Do you have old SPARC machines that you would repurpose for this? Yes >> Or would you prefer to target some of the later offerings? Not in the 'general purpose' sense. But for special purposes, yes. >> Would the non-existence of a liveCD hamper you (i.e. what if we could only >> use the automated installer to install the bits)? No. But, a liveCD does help to assure your product works somewhat on the hardware instead of installing the bits and having a disaster. >> 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. But, I can use compilers for the first cut. >> 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. UltraSPARC II-based systems and compatibles (i.e. Ultra 2/Sun Blade 100/150 compatibles and above) Note: Media journalists, analysts, scientists, students, and hobbists (aka USERS) have evolved to the world of desktop environments and 3D graphics. So, don't throw DEs and graphics on the never-ending back burner if you are aiming this towards Sun workstation users/professionals. Otherwise, just make a server-only release. ~ Ken Mays -- This message posted from opensolaris.org _______________________________________________ indiana-discuss mailing list [email protected] http://mail.opensolaris.org/mailman/listinfo/indiana-discuss
