Messages in this thread | | | Date | Mon, 4 Jan 1999 22:10:32 -0800 (PST) | From | "B. James Phillippe" <> | Subject | Re: [OFFTOPIC] Where to get Alpha information |
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[Bcc'd to linux-kernel for any other prospective Linux/AXP folks]
On Mon, 4 Jan 1999, Mike A. Harris wrote:
> I'd like to get some URL's, etc of where I can obtain used/new > Alpha CPU's, motherboards, memory, etc... primarily low end > stuff, PCI motherboards, etc... Ones that are capable of running > Linux.
http://www.onsale.com has been selling some new and refurbished Alpha boxes.
> I'd also like links to sites that discuss Linux on the Alpha, > what to expect, trials and tribulations, and other useful help.
Start at the new Alphalinux web site; http://www.alphalinux.org. Also see the axp-list@redhat.com mailing list. A wonderful group of (very knowledgeable) people discussing Linux/AXP.
> Are there any specific things to stay away from?
Not really, but you will be able to answer that for yourself after doing some research for a while. I'd suggest checking out all the websites, reading all the FAQ's and HOWTO's, and joining the mailing list at least 1 week before you purchase an Alpha.
> Does anyone have an old Alpha that they're not using that they'd > care to donate to someone who is wanting to learn Alpha > architecture?
You can currently buy low-end multias (an older "pizza-box"-size net-PC type Alpha) for under a $100. I bought an AlphaStation 200 from onsale.com for under $400 US (sans disk, monitor, keyboard).
cheers, -bp -- B. James Phillippe . bryan@terran.org Linux Engineer/Admin . http://www.terran.org/~bryan Member since 1.1.59 . finger:bryan@earth.terran.org
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