On Fri, 16 Jun 2000, Orlando Andico wrote:
> actually SPARClinux ran _first_ on Sun 64-bit hardware. Dave Miller did
> the 64-bit port. And I'm SURE it was way before 1999. Check out the
> UltraPenguin date stamps. So that's my issue with their "premier
> developer" and "first' claims.
of course SPARCLinux ran _first_ on Sun 64 bit hardware, but Sun doesn't
manufacture their hardware to run Linux specifically. of course, semantics
sometimes becomes important when trying to position their product as a
leader in a market. then again, it's how the market embraces their claim
that'll be the real judge in the end.
eric
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