[geeks] OK success almost

[Big Endian]

>I think the first thing I usually grab is bash.... so what is the 
>main architecture family called for the IP17 machines?  i.e. what 
>irix stuff will run unmodified on 6.2

Most IRIX 6.2 binaries are built for MIPS3, so unless it explicitly 
says "needs R5k/R10k (MIPS4 Instruction set)" it will work.  The 
freeware is all built for MIPS3

>>>
>>>also... isn't the Crimson a 64 bit machine?  I was wondering why 
>>>running file on many of the files yields 32 bit programs... can 
>>>they be changed?... and why of course does the default install 
>>>install only 32 bit stuff?
>>
>>Irix 6.2 also runs on Indys, which are 32 bit, even though the cpu 
>>can be 64.  Its evil but thats the way it is.  Unless you go R10k 
>>it won't be pure 64bit.
>>
>You can't put an R10000 in a Crimson can you? err into an IP17 board?

Hell no.  You need a challenge/onyx/I2 class machine or an 
O2/Octane/Onyx2/Origin class.  You'll need other hardware to do R10k. 
Not that it matters much, the crimson is a *BAD ASS* machine, 
especially with RE or VGXT graphics.

daniel
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