[luau] SparcStation IPX

[MonMotha]

If you get really creative, you can take the HDD out of it, put it in 
another comp, and install the OS to it.  You'll need an OS that will let 
you install for a different arch than you're on (unless you have another 
sparc that is), but it's quite possible.  I've done it before (by hand 
using a cross compiler) for stuff on my ipaq.  Your desktop will have to 
be able to read the sun disklabel, which will probably require a kernel 
compile.

The HDDs are usually standard 3.5" 50 pin SCSI II hard drives shoudl you 
want to replace it.  Be aware you'll have to create a new sun disklabel.

--MonMotha

Ben Beeson wrote:
> To all,
> 
> 	I can't resist this one.  I have a Sparc 20 that could use a new OS.  I 
> would ultimatley like to use it as a smart terminal on my home LAN.  Only 
> problem is I don't have a floppy drive or a CDROM for it.  Short of visiting 
> Hawaii Computer Recycling, does anyone have any ideas on how to go about 
> upgrading the OS?  Also,  any ideas on replacing the hard drive for a quieter 
> one?
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> 
> Ben