[rescue] SGI Crimsons and Challenge L found a new home

[Dave McGuire]

On Mar 8, 2004, at 1:51 PM, Andrew Weiss wrote:
>> Lastly, I need Irix 6.2. I have 6.5 but the Crimsons wont run 
>> anything newer than 6.2.
>>
>> The Challenge L is mostly in need of some cosmetic pieces: one of the 
>> bottom side trim and the back panel were missing. I'd also would love 
>> to add another 4 cpu board to make it complete but at any rate it's 
>> ready to be put back in service.
>>
>>
> You'll also need an IRIX 5.3 Install disk to fx your hard disks.  6.2 
> has a bug that won't allow you to do that.  It's pretty simple once 
> you have the 5.3... you fx your disk, reboot with 6.2, and the EFS 
> will automagically be converted to XFS once you answer the question at 
> boot.
>
> I have a set of 6.2 still I think.  I'll have to dig it out and image 
> it.  My Crimson was given a new home... though I haven't heard 
> anything about it since... Kevin?..

   They're still in my storage locker.  They're safe & sound there for 
now...Kevin and I are going to figure out a way to get them to him 
eventually.  Now that I'm moved and mostly settled, that can happen any 
time Kevin is ready.

           -Dave

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Dave McGuire                      "My tummy hurts now, but my soul
Cape Coral, FL                   feels a little better."     -Ed