[rescue] IRIX/SGI opinions of O2 for graphics?

[Gary Nichols]

I see - so if I had a SGI 320 workstation (which I do - see previous 
message about me buying cheap $hit from idiot seller), then linux would be 
a good alternative?  

I think I should spend some time educating myself on SGI gear since it's 
getting cheap and coworkers are asking about it.  (They assume that since 
I'm a Sun guy, that I understand SGI too!)

Time to dust off the O2 and the 320 and do some experiments.

Anyone here have a 320?  Experiences?



 On Tue, 10 Sep 2002, Kurt Huhn wrote:

> IMO: It wouldn't be worth the time and effort.  It might work, but will you be able to find apps for it?  How long will it take?  Will you be able to use the hardware?  
> 
> Irix is, IMO, the only OS suitable for SGI/MIPS equipment if you want to use tha hardware and run needed apps.  Now if it was one of those Intel abomonations, then Linux would probably be a good choice.
> 
> However, if you're looking for an excersise in "I wonder what would happen", go for it.  It might also be a good way to practive self-flagellation.