It's probably not enough to pursuade the "power that be", but Compaq
Services are ramping support for Linux, particularly their on their own
servers.
See http://www.compaq.com/services/software/ss_linux.html and
http://compaq.com.au/linux/
Regards,
Martin
Martin Visser
Technology Consultant - Compaq Services
Compaq Computer Australia
410 Concord Road
Rhodes, Sydney NSW 2138
Australia
Phone: +61-2-9022-5630
Mobile: +61-411-254-513
Fax:+61-2-9022-7001
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Umar Goldeli [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Tuesday, 21 December 1999 8:51
> To: Ian Ward
> Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: [SLUG] RH6.1 on Compaw Proliant..
>
>
> Thank you all for the responses - the URL below was quite
> useful as well,
> but the "powers that be" asked about the process, and it
> appeared rather
> "non-standard" to them, so Solaris x86 was to be installed... :(
>
> Oh well.. I almost got a linux box into a bank. :)
>
> //umar.
>
>
> > I have been there.... it's tough.........
> >
> > What model Proliant?
> >
> > RedHat 6.1 supports array controller no problems.
> >
> > The tough part is the embedded SCSI stuff (on the
> motherboard) It is NCR
> >
> > Depending on the vintage of the server will depend on the
> driver needed.
> >
> > The Ethernet will most probably use the module PCNET32,
> later models have
> > Intel Pro100
> >
> > I just installed 6.1 on a dual processor 5000 with Smart
> Array with 6 x 18
> > Gig disks.
> >
> > FASTEST Intel box I've ever worked on.
> >
> > I have a Proliant 4500 which has EISA Smart and have been
> able to get that
> > going as well.
> >
> > This may help.
> >
> > http://www.yps.org/~whorfin/compaqarray/install.html
>
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