Naresh on Thu, 16 Jan 2003 23:28:32 -0500


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Re: [PLUG] Linux Install Question: Ultra Sparc


Got it working,  thanks!


On Thu, 16 Jan 2003, Naresh wrote:

> However I do get this message:
>
> rarpd[4758]: RARP request from 08:00:20:a0:1d:fe on if-1073744216
> rarpd[4758]: RARP response to 08:00:20:a0:1d:fe 192.168.1.10 on eth0
>
> so, I guess my rarp is working. But the Ultra10 just freezes, BTW I am not
> using your image I am using the Suse Disk 1 ISO image, which I renamed it
> to: C0A8010A
>
> Because in my hosts I have:
>
> 192.168.1.10    80a01dfe
>
> Thanks,
> Naresh
>
>
> On Thu, 16 Jan 2003, Michael Bevilacqua wrote:
>
> > On Wed, Jan 15, 2003 at 11:30:37PM -0500, Naresh wrote:
> > > I am trying to install Suse 7.2/3 on an Ultra Sparc 10, I am trying to
> > > do a network install.
> >
> >
> > Naresh,
> >
> > As we spoke of last evening in IRC I've updated my TFTP HowTo with some
> > useful debugging information and other warnings. If you were to follow
> > this HowTo to the letter I can't see you having any trouble as I have
> > tested it over and over again.
> >
> > So perhaps after you get the hang of tftp/rarpd booting you can do a
> > SUSE install. For now, this way is tested and works for me.
> >
> > http://www.clockbot.net/HowTo/Time/TFTPBootSparc/Redhat/
> >
> >
> > > I connected the uSparc and the Linux box (debian)with a Cat
> > > 5/Crossover cable. And I am pretty sure that they both communication
> > > with each other.
> >
> > I'm doing this install on a lan over a SMC 8 port switch. I've never
> > tested my instructions with a crossover.  You'll have to pay special
> > attention to your subnet masking as being on the same segment matters.
> >
> > Good luck.
> >
> > --
> > Regards,
> >
> > Michael Bevilacqua
> >
> >    ~
> >   . .
> >   /V\   Michael@Bevilacqua.us
> >  // \\
> > /(   )\
> >  ^`~'^
> >
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