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Installing Debian 40r6 for Sparc
If your Sparc is not set to automatically boot from CDROM, you might find the following handy.
Requirements:
- Sparc (tested on UltraSparc 10)
- Debian image
- ISO burning software
- Monitor and keyboard for Sparc (alternatively, run from serial terminal—serial cable required for this).
Instructions:
- Download the debian sparc netinst iso image.
- Burn the image to CD.
- Put the CD into your Sparc.
- Power off the Sparc.
- Plug in keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
- Power on the Sparc, you should see the POST and the machine initializing memory check.
- Hit STOP-A. You will be brought to the “ok” prompt.
- type “boot cdrom”.
- Run through regular Debian setup process.
That’s it.
You may want to read this previous post for installation caveats regarding MBR, SILO, and serial terminal install.