[SunRescue] Javastation 1 to replace VT420

[Mike Nicewonger]

> Hello all, I just went to the big monthly swap meet out here
> and bought a Javastation 1 (with the 110MHz microSPARC) for
> $40, with keyboard, mouse, etc.

Decent price.

>
> Was this a reasonable price for this machine?  I put in 16MB of RAM.
> I'd like to use it to replace my VT420, just to run multiple X-TERMS (no
major
> graphics apps, as I read it's very slow, and having multiple term windows
> is enough).
>
> I was reading the FAQ on linux, but can I run diskless Solaris on this
unit?
> Or only Linux?  I remember seeing something on Bill's page about the
Javastation, but can't
> find it now.

The Java station is supported by NetBSD There are links to netbooting it
from the Sparc port page.

Also have a look here:

http://www.driveway.com/web/share.jsp?sid=3c8f1fc.26285&dwSession=vapp03-273
275354fc68c7d

I have a bunch of software I grabbed off a website somewhere in Finland I
think <?> anyway. There are a ton of Linux resources out there too.

Mike N