[rescue] SS20 MP question

jodys at helluin.org jodys at helluin.org
Thu Sep 12 11:06:28 CDT 2002


On Thu, Sep 12, 2002 at 11:49:43AM -0400, John Ruschmeyer wrote:
> A quick question about multiprocessor SS20's and Solaris...
> 
> I'm considering adding a second CPU to my SS20 which will soon be
> running Solaris 9. According to the license for the free download,
> Solaris is only free on single CPU systems and that for multiple CPUs, I
> am required to purchase a license.
> 
> Out of curiousity, is there anything in the download version which
> blocks the use of a second CPU or will it work, but just not be "legal".
> (This is a personal hacking box, not a production system or server, if
> that makes a difference.)

Nope, two cpus runs just fine, it's what I'm typing this on. And yes you will 
be techicnally violating a licsense.    

Jody



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