Uh, actually, linux *does* understand the SRM (sorta). That is, you
*can* set up using aboot to boot from the SRM a linux system, but
it's really a pain. You can also configure linux to have
a serial port console too (at least sparc linux- I've never tried
it for alpha).

On Fri, 4 Sep 1998, Ron G. Minnich wrote:

> same exact hardware, redhat 5.1 is at 92 mbits/second. damn. 
> 
> we'll keep trying with netbsd, but for now we have to cut the cluster 
> over to linux. I want to get on netbsd asap though because it understands 
> SRM bios and serial console ports, and ARC and linux do not. 
> 
> thanks
> ron
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