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From: nickkral@parker.EECS.Berkeley.EDU (Nick Kralevich)
Newsgroups: comp.unix.bsd.freebsd.misc
Subject: Re: anyone running FreeBSD under DEC Alpha w/ PCI?
Date: 27 Jan 1996 12:37:32 GMT
Organization: Electrical Engineering Computer Science Department, University of California at Berkeley
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In article <4duvbr$6p7@sundog.tiac.net>,
Stephen J. Gaudet <sjg@dcginc.com> wrote:
>Is anyone running FreeBSD under Digital's Alpha and if so which processor,
>21066, 21064 or 21164? Are you happy with it?
> __________________________________________________________________
>| Stephen Gaudet | Reseller of Digital Alpha based systems |
>| DCG Computers Inc. | and motherboards running NT, OSF/1, and |
>| 35 Otterson Rd. | Red Hat Linux at affordable prices. |
Hi Steve.
I believe you are thinking about the Linux port to the DEC Alpha.
Unfortunately, I don't use the Alpha myself, but I've included some
information below on the Red Hat Release of Linux for the Alpha, which
was posted today to comp.os.linux.announce:
From: "Red Hat Software." <bob@redhat.com>
Newsgroups: comp.os.linux.announce
Subject: "Official" RH Linux for Digital ALPHA Computers.
Date: Sat, 27 Jan 96 02:42:50 GMT
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
Red Hat Software is pleased to announce the availability of the first
"Official" release of Red Hat Linux for Digital Equipment Corporation's
line of amazingly-fast low-cost Alpha processors.
"Official" Red Hat Linux/AXP -- Release 2.1
===========================================
NEW FEATURES:
1) Runs XFree86 3.1.2 on both S3 and Mach64 based boards
2) Robust NFS server
3) Uses gcc 2.7.1, libc 0.40.2
4) Works with ARC console's clock settings
5) Supports Digital Avanti and Mustang boards used in
DEC Station 200's, 250's, and 400's.
6) Supports EB164 motherboards (fastest workstations in the world)
7) Installs from NFS mounted CD with no root floppy
8) 30% more packages, including svgalib, scheme, amd, and xfig
9) Based on 1.3.57 kernel with Alpha patches
Red Hat Linux is now available for Digital Equipment Corporation's
Alpha family of microprocessors. We are grateful for the support of
Digital Equipment Corporation and its team of Linux hackers, as well
as the always brilliant and dedicated Linux development community.
The Red Hat Linux/AXP 2.1 Release will be available on CDROM and via FTP.
Red Hat Software's "Official" Red Hat Linux/AXP 2.1 Release
includes the Red Hat CD (with 300+ source and binary packages), a 150
page manual, and Alpha specific Release and Install instructions,
and 30 days of installation support.
With the release of Red Hat 2.1/AXP, Red Hat Software is now offering the
Red Hat 2.1 Linux distribution for both INTEL and ALPHA platforms:
* Official Red Hat Linux/AXP 2.1 -- 1 CD-ROM, users manual, support
* Official Red Hat Linux 2.1 -- 4 CD-ROMs, users manual, support
* Many other Applications, tools, and books (see below).
See the last section of this post entitled "Ordering Information"
for prices, phone and fax numbers and addresses.
1. Red Hat Linux/AXP Features Red Hat Software
2. RPM Packaging System (800) 454-5502
3. FTP Availability (203) 454-5500
4. Support Policies info@redhat.com
5. Ordering Information http://www.redhat.com
======================================================================
1 -- RED HAT LINUX AXP FEATURES
- - -------------------------------
The installation for Red Hat Linux/AXP makes Alpha machines as easy
to install as Intels have been. You have the flexibility to install
>from NFS, CD-ROM, or a local hard drive. Networking, time, and keyboard
configuration are all part of the install.
After installing Red Hat Linux/AXP once, you will never need to reinstall
Linux again! Our RPM packaging system is sophisticated enough to
allow upgrading to new Red Hat releases without reinstalling your
system - no partitioning, no backing up all your files, no headaches.
Also included are all the popular Red Hat graphical control panel
utilities that have simplified system administration for Red Hat users
for over a year.
. powerful RPM packaging system
. easy to use GLINT graphical package administration tool
. compliant with version 1.2 of the Linux File System Standard
. graphical installation (text based install also supported)
. important packages and versions:
XFree86 (Alpha port) 3.1.2
Apache httpd server
Perl 5
Tcl 7.4 / Tk 4.0
Python 1.3 w/ Tk 4.0 support
GCC 2.7.1
Linux kernel 1.3.57 (slightly patched)
libc (axp) 0.40.2
A list of -ALL- of the included packages is available at:
http://www.redhat.com/redhat
======================================================================
2 -- RPM Red Hat Packaging System
- - --------------------------------
Red Hat Linux 2.1 is built on an entirely new second generation packaging
system called RPM. The RPM system combines features of the Red Hat
RPP system and the BOGUS pms and pm systems, and adds many advanced
features of its own, including smart config file handling across
package upgrades, "shared" file handling, documentation searching
support, and package installation via FTP. You can install,
uninstall, query, verify, and upgrade individual RPM packages.
The Red Hat web site, http://www.redhat.com, contains more information
on RPM and the RPM-HOWTO, which describes how to use RPM and build
your own RPM packages.
A graphical package management tool called GLINT allows you to
quickly and easily manage and track your system.
Glint is very fast, displays a hierarchy of packages represented by
individual package icons, and has displays progress meters during
installation.
We are releasing RPM under the terms of the GPL and we would like to
encourage everyone to use it to package their software. You can get
RPM separately from Red Hat Linux from any of the official Red Hat FTP
mirror sites.
2.a -- Pristine Sources:
- --- --------------------
An important element of the design of the Red Hat Linux distribution
is our commitment to the concept of "pristine sources".
The source packages include pristine, untouched sources, as well as
patches and a control file which defines the building and packaging
process.
It enables us to work with other members of the Linux development
community easily and effectively by clearly separating and documenting
the code that they contribute from any modifications that are required
by the Red Hat Linux distribution.
======================================================================
3 -- FTP AVAILABILITY
- - ---------------------
Red Hat Linux/AXP 2.1 and the Red Hat HOWTO, will be available from:
http://www.redhat.com
Red Hat Linux/AXP 2.1 will be available via ftp.
ftp://ftp.redhat.com/pub/redhat-2.1/axp
======================================================================
4 -- SUPPORT POLICIES
- - ---------------------
a. Very Low-Cost Answers:
++++++++++++++++++++++++++
On our web site and official Red Hat mirror sites you will find the
Red Hat FAQ, which probably answers most of your questions. Check it
out first!
If you download Red Hat via FTP, or
purchase a CD-ROM with Red Hat Linux on it from another vendor, you will
still have access to support through the Red Hat AXP mailing list.
Everyone who uses Red Hat AXP should be on the list! We use the list
as a primary avenue for support, and all our announcements are sent to
the list.
To subscribe to the AXP mailing list:
send mail to: axp-list-request@redhat.com
with the word "subscribe" in the subject line of the message.
Additional lists are rehat-list (for general Red Hat discussions),
redhat-devel, redhat-announce, redhat-digest (a digest version of redhat-list),
and rpm-list, which can be subscribed to in a similar fashion.
b. Standard Installation Support:
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
If you purchase a Red Hat CD-ROM product you get 30 days of personalized
installation support via email directly from the developers of the Red Hat
Linux for the Alpha. In addition to access to the online resources noted
above.
c. Advanced Technical Support:
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Advanced technical support options including: annual support contracts,
configuration, development support, and telephone support are available
directly from Red Hat Software. Please contact us by phone, fax, or
email, or check out our web site for the current options and pricing.
======================================================================
5 -- PRODUCTS AND ORDERING INFORMATION
- - --------------------------------------
Red Hat Software Products:
* Red Hat 2.1/AXP and 150 page User's guide $ 99.95
for Digital Alpha computers.
* Official Red Hat Linux/Intel 4 CD set $ 49.95
and 150 page Users Guide Book.
* Red Hat Software's "Annual Support Program" $399.00
* Red Hat Motif CD with Motif Users Guide Book $149.00
Red Hat Low-Cost CD's:
* Linux Library CD $ 29.95
* Red Hat "Live" CD $ 29.95
* Red Hat 2.1/Intel Upgrade, Single CD $ 20.00
Red Hat BOOKS:
* Official Red Hat Users Guide $ 14.95
* Dr Linux 1,200 page reference Book $ 34.95
* Linux Man Pages 1,100 page
Linux Command reference Book $ 29.95
* TCL/TK command reference Book $ 29.95
All prices are in US Dollars.
You can order online at: http://www.redhat.com or by phone from
Red Hat Software at (800) 454-5502, or (203) 454-5500
with your Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover
card account number.
Shipping on the Official Red Hat Linux CD-ROM with Manual for
either Digital Alpha computers, or INTEL based computers is
$5.95 in the US, and $9.95 for International Air Mail delivery.
For other shipping prices and bundle pricing, please contact us.
Resellers are encouraged to contact the following distributors for
information and volume pricing on Red Hat products.
* Red Hat Software, Inc.
25 Sylvan Rd South
Westport, CT 06880
(800) 454-5502
(203) 454-5500
(203) 454-2582 (fax)
sales@redhat.com
http://www.redhat.com
http://www.acc-corp.com
* American Software and Hardware Distributors, Inc.
(800) 225-7941
(217) 384-0849
(217) 384-2055 (fax)
* Frank Kasper and Associates.
(617) 942-0566
(617) 942-5039 (fax)
kasper@kasper-cdrom.com
======================================================================
Red Hat Software, Inc. Makers of "The Red Hat Linux Distribution"
Home of the "ACC Linux Catalog"
(800) 454-5502 or (203) 454-5500 fax: (203) 454-2582
bob@redhat.com or http://www.redhat.com
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