My other computer is a Cray!

From: Master of all that Sucks <vance_at_ikickass.org>
Date: Mon Aug 6 12:34:37 2001

On Mon, 6 Aug 2001, Francis. Javier Mesa wrote:

> > It wasn't really even customized. If memory serves, these machines can
> > run AIX5L as it ships.
>
> Actually I think they had a few oddities that did not make them 100%
> RS6000 compatible, I seem to remember that some models (if not all of the
> Apple AIX servers) used ADB keyboards, and had apple talk ports (do not
> quote me on this). I think that they are only supported from AIX 4.1.x to
> 4.2.x. I might be wrong.....

But AIX5L (and probably 4.1.1+) ships with ADB and AppleTalk drivers
(adapted from MkLinux, I believe). Also, AIX5L has a two-stage bootloader
capable of bootstrapping from Mac ROMs.

Peace... Sridhar
Received on Mon Aug 06 2001 - 12:34:37 BST