[OpenIndiana-discuss] OpenIndiana, OpenSXCE and the rest...

[Christopher Chan]

Let me also state for the record that I never said OpenSXCE did not run on AMD platforms and that I am sorry if "I don't have sparc and I run OI" gave that impression.

I am simply running production OI boxes on AMD boxes (and yes x64 is from AMD) and not about to switch to any other distro. If I do manage to get another physical server then I will see what options I have then.

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On 9 Jun, 2013, at 12:16 AM, Andreas Wacknitz <a.wacknitz at gmx.de> wrote:

> Hi all,
> 
> I have just subscribed to this list, but I was lurking it for some time now.
> First, let me state something on behalf of Martin:
> 
>    OpenSXCE supports both, SPARC and x86!
> 
> So, if you want to run a Solaris successor on older or newer SPARC's you should have
> a look at it (personally I intend to install it on my Blade 2000 as soon as if I got a replacement for my defective hard disk) because
> there is no free alternative (to my knowledge).
> 
> Furthermore I see OpenSXCE (x86) as a valuable alternative to OpenIndiana. For me the most obvious difference between them is
> the package management system used. I personally prefer the old style packages just because I am more familiar with it
> and find the new pkg system too slow. OpenIndiana is on my hard disk at the moment and will probably stay until OpenSXCE
> matured a little bit. I am watching both developments and hope that they will mature over the time and grow communities!
> 
> Alas both, OpenIndiana and OpenSXCE don't support the graphics card (Sun NVS-280) in my Ultra 24. I have tried to
> install an old NVidia graphics driver on OpenIndiana but the installation script fails removing the old NVDAgraphics package.
> I haven't invested that much time yet, maybe I will be able successfully install that old package someday.
> 
> Second,
> unlike stated by some people here I think that there might be some interest in having a desktop OpenSolaris successor (be it OpenIndiana
> and/or OpenSXCE or something else).
> And IMO there is also some value for the commercial OpenSolaris successors: The desktop might be the door opener for the server
> environment. At least in smaller businesses I've already experienced it. And let me say here that I am a little bit surprised that there
> is still no USB 3 support in Illumos! Even servers will get these sooner or later…
> 
> Nevertheless, for me is OpenIndiana/OpenSXCE a secure complement to the existing desktops. I personally use Windows and Mac OSX,
> but find the directions both are taking not so promising…
> 
> 
> Regards,
> Andreas
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