Package: installation-reports
Boot method: CD
Image version: I don't really know. It is an old installation disk that
I used success with on an U30 previously.
Date: 2/11/07 11PM GMT
Machine: Sun Ultra 60
Processor:It is a single 64 bit processor with about 300 MHZ. I don't
know where to find more information.
Memory:1.5GB
Partitions: I have no clue what the raw partition table is.
Filesystem Type 1K-blocks Used Available Use% Mounted on
/dev/sda2 ext3 820493 92049 684667 12% /
tmpfs tmpfs 777272 0 777272 0% /lib/init/rw
udev tmpfs 10240 144 10096 2% /dev
tmpfs tmpfs 777272 0 777272 0% /dev/shm
/dev/sda1 ext3 90329 27132 58378 32% /boot
/dev/sdb4 ext3 6301288 140124 5841072 3% /home
/dev/sda5 ext3 1791593 32911 1663096 2% /opt
/dev/sdb1 ext3 918354 18081 851275 3% /tmp
/dev/sda4 ext3 5866392 1770316 3798072 32% /usr
/dev/sdb2 ext3 1370010 438797 858118 34% /var
I didn't use swap because I felt from experience that 1.5 GB memory is
enough.
Output of lspci -nn:
0000:80:00.0 Host bridge [0600]: Sun Microsystems Computer Corp. Psycho
PCI Bus Module [108e:8000]
0001:00:00.0 Host bridge [0600]: Sun Microsystems Computer Corp. Psycho
PCI Bus Module [108e:8000]
0001:00:01.0 Bridge [0680]: Sun Microsystems Computer Corp. EBUS
[108e:1000] (rev 01)
0001:00:01.1 Ethernet controller [0200]: Sun Microsystems Computer
Corp. Happy Meal [108e:1001] (rev 01)
0001:00:03.0 SCSI storage controller [0100]: LSI Logic / Symbios Logic
53c875 [1000:000f] (rev 14)
0001:00:03.1 SCSI storage controller [0100]: LSI Logic / Symbios Logic
53c875 [1000:000f] (rev 14)
and lspci -vnn:
0000:80:00.0 Host bridge [0600]: Sun Microsystems Computer Corp. Psycho
PCI Bus Module [108e:8000]
Flags: bus master, 66MHz, medium devsel, latency 64, IRQ 17
0001:00:00.0 Host bridge [0600]: Sun Microsystems Computer Corp. Psycho
PCI Bus Module [108e:8000]
Flags: bus master, medium devsel, latency 64, IRQ 1
0001:00:01.0 Bridge [0680]: Sun Microsystems Computer Corp. EBUS
[108e:1000] (rev 01)
Flags: bus master, medium devsel, latency 80
Memory at 1fff0000000 (32-bit, non-prefetchable) [size=16M]
Memory at 1fff1000000 (32-bit, non-prefetchable) [size=8M]
Expansion ROM at 1ff81000000 [disabled] [size=16M]
0001:00:01.1 Ethernet controller [0200]: Sun Microsystems Computer
Corp. Happy Meal [108e:1001] (rev 01)
Flags: bus master, medium devsel, latency 80, IRQ 14
Memory at 1ff80008000 (32-bit, non-prefetchable) [size=32K]
Expansion ROM at 1ff82000000 [disabled] [size=16M]
0001:00:03.0 SCSI storage controller [0100]: LSI Logic / Symbios Logic
53c875 [1000:000f] (rev 14)
Flags: bus master, medium devsel, latency 136, IRQ 15
I/O ports at 1fe02010400 [size=256]
Memory at 1ff80010000 (32-bit, non-prefetchable) [size=256]
Memory at 1ff80012000 (32-bit, non-prefetchable) [size=4K]
0001:00:03.1 SCSI storage controller [0100]: LSI Logic / Symbios Logic
53c875 [1000:000f] (rev 14)
Flags: bus master, medium devsel, latency 136, IRQ 16
I/O ports at 1fe02010800 [size=256]
Memory at 1ff80014000 (32-bit, non-prefetchable) [size=256]
Memory at 1ff80016000 (32-bit, non-prefetchable) [size=4K]
Base System Installation Checklist:
[O] = OK, [E] = Error (please elaborate below), [ ] = didn't try it
Initial boot: [O]
Detect network card: [O]
Configure network: [O]
Detect CD: [O]
Load installer modules: [O]
Detect hard drives: [O]
Partition hard drives: [O]
Install base system: [O]
Clock/timezone setup: [O]
User/password setup: [O]
Install tasks: [O]
Install boot loader: [E]
Overall install: [O]
Comments/Problems:
I did a previous install on a Sun U30 with the help of a friend who is
a Debian Guru. I installed Debian 3.1 on a Tatung Compstation 10 with
no problem. This time there was a problem. Every time I got to install
boot loader, I got an error statement telling me the boot loaded
wouldn't install. I finally gave up and decided to install anyway so I
continued past the boot loader error intending to read error messages.
Well, when I rebooted, it JUST WORKED!! Very frustrating thought. GRRRR!!!
I moved to Debian from Kubuntu when I got tired of all of the clutter.
I took of the training wheels. I'm using fvwm and working my way
through the set up. Great job!!!
I'm looking forward to the next testing so I can contribute more after
I get more experience in Linux. The SPARC port is wonderful! I found
some scrap Sun and Tatung machines and gave them life.
Maybe you could give a few more details about where to find some of
this stuff for newbies.
