A Question for all Linux Users

Gamefan · Oct 23, 2003

I have an SGI Indy R5000 computer. I do not want to run IRIX if I can help it. I want to setup a network between my Windows XP, MAC OS X, and SGI computers. Is there any way to install some form of Linux on the SGI system? If so, where can I get it, how do I install it? I am very new to Linux.

If some one can assist me with this, and even help install step bu step, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks,

GAMEFAN

kaos · Oct 23, 2003

I'm into linux from not so long
I guess'll be quite complicated

start checking this out

but I cant guarantee'll be more or less useful for your need
sorry but it's best I can do atm

Shred · Oct 23, 2003

http://www.linux-mips.org/index.html

Decepticon · Oct 23, 2003

You will be able to run anyMIPS build of Linux.

My recommendations are either Mandrake if you are somewhat new to Linux, or just want the ease and headache free operations. Or Debain if you want a more advanced and high end build but again it is for more experienced users.

I myself am running Mandrake 9.1 and it is great.

bluedevil · Oct 23, 2003

Linux? When I was your age everything was DOS, and that's how we liked it!!!!!

NeoSneth · Oct 23, 2003

Deb can be more powerful, but definitly not as easy as Mandrake.

Gamefan · Oct 23, 2003

Decepticon said:
You will be able to run anyMIPS build of Linux.

My recommendations are either Mandrake if you are somewhat new to Linux, or just want the ease and headache free operations. Or Debain if you want a more advanced and high end build but again it is for more experienced users.

I myself am running Mandrake 9.1 and it is great.

I think you are right. Where can I get instructions and the actual software for Mandrake 9.1? ALso, what hardware do I need. I need to purchase a new CD Drive and am wondering how to go about this. I am so new to SGI and Linux. Can you help me with a step by step tutorial?

GAMEFAN

gunrock46 · Oct 24, 2003

Anybody run the Linux/MIPS thing on an sgi O2? I have a r12k octane2 on order right now. Too damn bad it's not supported on that yet.

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