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Does it run NetBSD?

April 26, 2017NetBSD run

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Does it run NetBSD?

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NetBSD is actively being ported to the SB3. NetBSD-Sparc version 1.4 works fine on the SPARCbook 3GS and 3GX, and can be installed easily from the distribution CD. However, this version does not support X11, pcmcia, power (microcontroller) management, the internal modem, audio, or ISDN. Thus, you’re restricted to a text-only interface, although using a utility like `screen’ makes this much less painful; see http://ftp.uni-erlangen.de/pub/utilities/screen/ for the latest version. If you really want X11 and NetBSD, and if you’re not afraid of a bit more work, NetBSD-current (11 aug 1999 and later) is the answer. It adds native X11 support and some basic power management functionality (like powering down the lcd screen when the lid is closed or X11 does a screenblank). You’ll want to follow the instructions on the NetBSD website for installing the latest sparc binary snapshot, and for compiling the TADPOLE3GX kernel. A good starting point for this can be found at http://www.netbsd.org/Doc