[ale] old HP9000 running Linux

[Geoffrey]

James P. Kinney III wrote:
> On Tue, 2004-06-22 at 10:49, Tony Carter wrote:
> 
>>Hello All,
>>I obtain a HP9000 T520 Corporate Business Server (8way processor 2gb of 
>>RAM) about a year ago. My intent was to run Linux on this beast but I 
>>never got around to rewiring my lab for 220v. Anyone have some space 
>>that we could plug this puppy in and boot Linux on it? If so, I'll 
>>donate it to ALE otherwise, I'm going to have to trash it.
> 
> 
> The T-class systems are not supported under the PaLinux stuff. That
> particular model is about the size of a refrigerator. It weighs around
> 200lbs and will cost about $35/mo in electrical to keep it running. It
> will run the cooling bill up as well. In short, it's a beast!

So you're saying I can't run Linux of any variation on it?

You're looking at the half empty glass, it'll save on heating in the 
winter. :)

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Until later, Geoffrey                     Registered Linux User #108567
Building secure systems in spite of Microsoft