Linux on the Sun JavaStation NC HOWTO

Robert S. Dubinski

Copyright © 1999, 2000, 2001 by Robert S. Dubinski

2001-Oct-31

This is a HOWTO document describing how to enable the GNU/Linux OS on the Sun JavaStation NC.

Table of Contents
1. META Information
1.1. The Purpose of this Document
1.2. Acknowledgments
1.3. History
1.4. Document Copyright and Licenses
1.5. Location of the Latest Version and Source
1.6. Reporting Bugs Found In or Additions to the HOWTO
1.7. TODO List for this HOWTO
2. What is a JavaStation?
2.1. What is a JavaStation NC?
2.2. Definition of an NC including the Differentiation from PC's
2.3. Description of the JavaStation Model Line including Hardware Specs
2.4. Reasons for Running Linux and NC Myths Dispelled
2.5. Why JavaStations are No Longer Produced
2.6. Where to Purchase a JavaStation
3. Background Requirements for Linux on a JavaStation
3.1. Complete Hardware Requirements
3.2. Network Service Requirements
3.3. Understand the JavaStation Boot Sequence
3.4. Additional Software Requirements: Replacement Firmware (PROLL)
3.5. Decide on your Filesystem-type: NFS-Root, or Embedded?
3.6. Support Sites to Check Out: Zaitcev's Linux Site
4. Build Your Kernel
4.1. Before you begin
4.2. Make sure you use 32-bit mode
4.3. Supported Linux Kernel Versions
4.4. Required Kernel Configuration Options
4.5. Necessary Patch for "Embedded-Root" FS Configurations
4.6. Build the JavaStation-Ready Kernel
4.7. Convert Kernel from ELF to a.out format
4.8. JavaStation-Ready Kernel Images, System.map and .config File Samples
5.

10.7. JavaStation Photo Gallery

This section contains links to pictures of the JavaStation line.

Front view of Mr. Coffee is at: http://dubinski-family.org/~jshowto/Files/photos/mr_coffee_front_view.jpg

Top view of Mr. Coffee is at: http://dubinski-family.org/~jshowto/Files/photos/mr_coffee_top_view.jpg

Inside view of Mr. Coffee is at: http://dubinski-family.org/~jshowto/Files/photos/mr_coffee_inside_view.jpg

Mr. Coffee white case variation #1 at: http://dubinski-family.org/~jshowto/Files/photos/mr_coffee_white_case_1.jpg

Mr. Coffee white case variation #2 at: http://dubinski-family.org/~jshowto/Files/photos/mr_coffee_white_case_2.jpg

Front view of krups is at: http://dubinski-family.org/~jshowto/Files/photos/krups_front_view.jpg

Side view of krups is at: http://dubinski-family.org/~jshowto/Files/photos/krups_side_view.jpg

Top view of krups is at: http://dubinski-family.org/~jshowto/Files/photos/krups_top_view.jpg

Front view of Espresso is at: http://dubinski-family.org/~jshowto/Files/photos/espresso_front_view.jpg

Side view of Espresso is at: http://dubinski-family.org/~jshowto/Files/photos/espresso_side_view.jpg

Rear view of Espresso is at: http://dubinski-family.org/~jshowto/Files/photos/espresso_rear_view.jpg

Inside view of Espresso is at: http://dubinski-family.org/~jshowto/Files/photos/espresso_inside_view.jpg

See the JavaEngine-1 at: http://dubinski-family.org/~jshowto/Files/photos/je1_overhead_view.jpg

View of the JavaStation mousepad is at: http://dubinski-family.org/~jshowto/Files/photos/javastation_mousepad.jpg

View of a Lab of JavaStations running Linux is at: http://dubinski-family.org/~jshowto/Files/photos/lab_of_javastations.jpg

JavaStation Prototype at: http://dubinski-family.org/~jshowto/Files/photos/pre_js_1.jpg

JavaStation Prototype Pic 2 at: http://dubinski-family.org/~jshowto/Files/photos/pre_js_2.jpg

JavaStation Prototype Pic 3 at: http://dubinski-family.org/~jshowto/Files/photos/pre_js_3.jpg

"Dover" JavaStation Internal Pic at: http://dubinski-family.org/~jshowto/Files/photos/dover_inside.jpg

JavaStation Cluster of Eric Brower running a parallel POVRay calculation at: http://dubinski-family.org/~jshowto/Files/photos/cluster.jpg

JavaStation/Fox front view at: http://dubinski-family.org/~jshowto/Files/photos/fox_front.jpg

JavaStation/Fox back view at: http://dubinski-family.org/~jshowto/Files/photos/fox_back.jpg

JavaStation/Fox facing view at: http://dubinski-family.org/~jshowto/Files/photos/fox_face.jpg

JavaStation/Fox internal left view at: http://dubinski-family.org/~jshowto/Files/photos/fox_internal_left.jpg

JavaStation/Fox internal right view at: http://dubinski-family.org/~jshowto/Files/photos/fox_internal_right.jpg

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