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[NMLUG] openbsd or freebsd on Sun SS5/170
Tim Emerick wrote:
>This is more directed towards Don Wilde since I know he's a BSD pro. Please
>feel free to respond if someone else wishes to contribute their thoughts.
>
>I've been given a Sun SparcStation5/170 (sun4m/SS5/170) and 5 tektronix NC217
>thin clients.
>
>I was looking at installing linux on the sparc but have found that this
>particular model/speed is not supported with UltraLinux. They have suggested
>that I try the BSD flavors. Since I'm not familiar with BSD but ain't afraid
>to learn, I've been checking out the sites but am a bit confused about the
>variations.
>
>FreeBSD isn't for me because the site states they don't support my ss5.
>NetBSD and OpenBSD do but heck if I can figure out which one I need.
>
>Quick synopsis of what I want to do with my equipment...Web Browsing/Open
>Office workstation(s) for my kids and their friends to have school
>homework/study parties with.
>
>
Hi, Tim -
Sure, GTH. You want NetBSD. OpenBSD, although it will run X, etc, is
really more of a security-oriented server platform. NetBSD has much more
app support and user-friendliness. See http://www.daemonnews.org for
articles, tips, distros, etc.
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