[parisc-linux] What am I missing?!?

[parisc-linux] What am I missing?!?

[John Delisle]

Hi,

I've got two HP boxes.. Want to run linux on em.  I run linux on many other
boxes.  I'm trying to find an HP parisc distro or something, but am having
no luck!! Can anyone point me to a FAQ, a distro, where to get linux for
parisc, or something?? Please!?

John

Re: [parisc-linux] What am I missing?!?

[emolitor]

On Fri, 24 Sep 1999, John Delisle wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> I've got two HP boxes.. 

I only have one.

> Want to run linux on em.  

Me too!

> I run linux on many other boxes.  

Me too!

>I'm trying to find an HP parisc distro or something, but am having
> no luck!! 

None exists at this time.

> Can anyone point me to a FAQ, a distro, where to get linux for
> parisc, or something?? Please!?

Ok, here it is...

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Linux PA-Risc Linux Kernel and Distribution FAQ
Rev 0.0000001 Alpha
by Eric Molitor (eric@molitor.org)


INDEX
   1) Where can I download a PA-Risc Linux Distribution?
   2) How can I create a PA-Risc Linux Distribution?
   3) How can I find a complete and functional kernel for PA-Risc?

ANSWERS

1) Where can I download a PA-Risc Linux Distribution?

   You can't, it doesn't exist yet.


2) How can I create a PA-Risc Linux Distribution?

   Find a functioning kernel first.


3) How can I find a complete and functional kernel for PA-Risc?

   I. Grab source from CVS
   II. Start Hacking