E-Smith on a SUN Server?

Beno

E-Smith on a SUN Server?

« on: February 18, 2002, 07:56:54 AM »

Can you/Could you install e-smith on a Sun Microsystems server?

Curious.

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z00100

Re: E-Smith on a SUN Server?

« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2002, 10:47:19 AM »

I think not because e-smith only runs on x86 arch systems.

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Why would you want to?

Re: E-Smith on a SUN Server?

« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2002, 05:55:16 AM »

Why would you want to?

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Beno

Re: E-Smith on a SUN Server?

« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2002, 06:10:38 AM »

Have been offered a very cheap, new Sun Server... Dont really know how to use it. Thought e-smith would simplify the running.

I know it was a stupid question, but youlll never know if you never ask...

Thanx.

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Anton Pirnat

Re: E-Smith on a SUN Server?

« Reply #4 on: February 19, 2002, 12:58:00 PM »

yes.. the only stupid questions, are the ones never ask!

There are several Linux distributions for sparc machines. As far i know also RedHat and SuSE have one on their FTP servers. I tried a SuSE distri on my Sparcstation 10 last year, it runs well and fast enough for some small services.

E-Smith basically is a (excellent) modified RedHat Distribution, but only supports I386/586 systems. In theory it is possible doing the same under every linux machine, installing a base RedHat on sparc and then compiling repacking every E-Smith related package.. but it would be a project for sleepless people with a big time frame left i guess.

hth
Anton Pirnat

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