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A number of people seem to be fairly interested in these machines, so it will probably be useful to keep track of what state they are in and who intends to do what. | A number of people seem to be fairly interested in these machines, so it will probably be useful to keep track of what state they are in and who intends to do what. | ||
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| + | '''Sun Sparc 5''' | ||
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| + | Looks complete, so it may work. Lacks a CD-ROM drive, though there is a bay for one. | ||
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| + | Needs - | ||
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| + | * Investigate PAT test fail | ||
| + | * Turning on for basic check | ||
| + | * Software installation | ||
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| + | '''Sun Ultra 2''' | ||
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| + | PAT tested OK. Missing RAM, Graphics card, Hard drive | ||
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| + | Needs - | ||
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| + | * Parts sourcing as deemed necessary | ||
| + | * Turning on for basic check | ||
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| + | Sun Peripherals still required - | ||
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| + | * External CD Drive (?) | ||
| + | * External Drive cable (Jason from computer museum providing) | ||
| + | * Keyboard and Mouse (Jason from computer museum providing) | ||
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| + | ''References'' | ||
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| + | * http://www.obsolyte.com/sun_ss5/ | ||
| + | * http://linuxgazette.net/issue72/forsberg.html | ||
Latest revision as of 13:44, 19 December 2012
A number of people seem to be fairly interested in these machines, so it will probably be useful to keep track of what state they are in and who intends to do what.
Sun Sparc 5
Looks complete, so it may work. Lacks a CD-ROM drive, though there is a bay for one.
Needs -
- Investigate PAT test fail
- Turning on for basic check
- Software installation
Sun Ultra 2
PAT tested OK. Missing RAM, Graphics card, Hard drive
Needs -
- Parts sourcing as deemed necessary
- Turning on for basic check
Sun Peripherals still required -
- External CD Drive (?)
- External Drive cable (Jason from computer museum providing)
- Keyboard and Mouse (Jason from computer museum providing)
References
