Just simple X11 is good enough for me; Fluxbox and *maybe* Enlightenment are the pinnacle of what is needed for local SPARC workstations IMHO. Just getting X.org in a state where it'll work with common FFB graphics (No 3D or anything fancy) would be enough for this first release. I agree with Ken for most purposes about the intended use. Personally I recommend SPARC workstations to those who are maintaining custom in-house programs they run on big iron, but anything else is really unnecessary to support. Just make sure things that server people need are there, such as JDK and compilers and most will be content.
James On Oct 13, 2008, at 10:29 PM, Ken Mays wrote: >>> 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 _______________________________________________ indiana-discuss mailing list [email protected] http://mail.opensolaris.org/mailman/listinfo/indiana-discuss
