[H-GEN] sun or sgi monitor

[David Jericho]

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On Mon, Aug 11, 2003 at 12:24:47AM -0400, Robert Brockway wrote:
> As an alternative to David's suggestions, it should be possible to boot
> the boxes with a serial console.  If you want to go down this route we
> should be able to help.  Whether or not you want to use a serial console
> depends on whether you want to use the Indys as workstations or just use
> the Indys.

I was thinking of suggesting this, but to me that'd feel a bit akin to
removing the spark plugs from a Ferrari's engine, and then trying to
crank the engine over. 

I also do remember there were some quirks to do with getting a serial
console without having first reached a frame buffer console.

Being a fan of SGI hardware[1], I'm curious as to what was picked up
in the bundle of Indys.[2] I'd be willing to part with cash for
fascinating bits.[3]

[1] It's more fun than Sun hardware.
[2] I keep wanting to write Indies.
[3] Footnote heaven - I want one of the VIVO capture boards

-- 
David Jericho
Systems Administrator, Plugged In Software

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