Re: Which Linux distribution for a SparcStation20?

Hi all,

Speaking of NetBSD/sparc...

I've recently tried to install 5.0 on a SPARC Classic, machine still
listed as supported in the 25 April 2009 Install Notes.  Experienced
strange behaviour (random stalls immediately following the first
login) and since I was in a rush, I reverted to 4.0.1 without further
testing.  Have not posted to the NetBSD/sparc mailing list since I
have no further information to provide.  Maybe when I have the time
I'll be more thorough and determine exactly what works and what
doesn't.

As to the venerable SPARCstation 20, the following message will be of
interest to those with dual processors:

http://mail-index.netbsd.org/port-sparc/2009/05/07/msg000286.html

SMP would be _broken_ under 5.0, again despite the Install Notes.
Thankfully 4.0.1 satisfies my needs presently and functions quite
well.  Do recall problems on NetBSD/sparc 4.0 however.

- Alex