diff --git a/LDP/howto/docbook/JavaStation-HOWTO/JavaStation-HOWTO.xml b/LDP/howto/docbook/JavaStation-HOWTO/JavaStation-HOWTO.xml index 246e9e99..81654e3e 100644 --- a/LDP/howto/docbook/JavaStation-HOWTO/JavaStation-HOWTO.xml +++ b/LDP/howto/docbook/JavaStation-HOWTO/JavaStation-HOWTO.xml @@ -1,5 +1,6 @@ @@ -42,7 +43,7 @@ email me and let me know. Linux Documentation Project -2001-May-08 +2001-May-31 1999 @@ -134,7 +135,12 @@ using the information, techniques and files presented in this document. In early 1999, Eric Brower ebrower@usa.net wrote the first informal HOWTO for the JavaStation. Parts of this document are inspired by his work, and all unique information -presented there have since been merged into this document. +presented there have since been merged into this document. Eric's +original mini-HOWTO is saved for posterity at: + +http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/texts/eric_brower_js_howto_19990916.txt + @@ -352,6 +358,15 @@ helping this document evolve. + + 1.22 + 31 May 2001 + Changed file links, some sample file formats, + and clarified info relating to the sample files, + following requests on the sparclinux mailing list. + + + 1.20 08 May 2001 @@ -546,10 +561,10 @@ http://javastation-howto.homeip.net The pre-processed XML source to this document, written -to the Docbook DTD, version 4.12, is available from: +to the Docbook DTD, version 4.1.2, is available from: http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/JavaStation-HOWTO.xml +url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/doc/src/JavaStation-HOWTO.xml" + >http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/doc/src/JavaStation-HOWTO.xml @@ -557,8 +572,8 @@ The pre-processed XML source to the GNU Free Documentation License, written to the Docbook DTD, and which this document is licensed under, is available from: http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/gfdl.xml +url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/doc/src/gfdl.xml" + >http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/doc/src/gfdl.xml @@ -567,6 +582,34 @@ Project at: http:/ + + +Reporting Bugs Found In or Additions to the HOWTO + + +Any problems or concerns about the HOWTO should be reported via email +to the author, Robert Dubinski, at rsd@dubinski-family.org. +Do NOT send bug reports to the SparcLinux mailing +list or the Linux Documentation Project. + + + + + +TODO List for this HOWTO + + + + + +Talk about NetBSD support and sample files. + + + + + + + @@ -807,8 +850,8 @@ anticipation for its real JavaStation See the JavaStation-1 at: - http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/mr_coffee_front_view.jpg +url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/mr_coffee_front_view.jpg"> + http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/mr_coffee_front_view.jpg @@ -937,8 +980,8 @@ product line. See the JavaStation-NC at: - http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/krups_front_view.jpg +url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/krups_front_view.jpg"> + http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/krups_front_view.jpg @@ -1044,8 +1087,8 @@ demonstrating the expandability of this unit. See the JavaStation-E at: - http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/espresso_front_view.jpg +url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/espresso_front_view.jpg"> + http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/espresso_front_view.jpg @@ -1084,8 +1127,8 @@ submissions from the public are welcome. See the JavaEngine-1 at: - http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/je1_overhead_view.jpg +url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/je1_overhead_view.jpg"> + http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/je1_overhead_view.jpg @@ -1178,8 +1221,8 @@ there's plenty of x86 documentation out there to go off of. See the Dover at: - http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/dover_inside.jpg +url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/dover_inside.jpg"> + http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/dover_inside.jpg @@ -1253,8 +1296,8 @@ circa 1996. See the JavaStation Prototype at: - http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/pre_js_1.jpg +url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/pre_js_1.jpg"> + http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/pre_js_1.jpg @@ -1313,8 +1356,8 @@ url="http://www.netbsd.org/Ports/sparc/faq.html#fox"> See the JavaStation/Fox at: - http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/fox_face.jpg +url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/fox_face.jpg"> + http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/fox_face.jpg @@ -1402,15 +1445,18 @@ the machine once configured properly. Such is the advantage of the one would think that even Sun should have offered it as an option. Unfortunately, Sun had killed the line in favor of the Sun Ray . While the performance of the Sun Ray - is good, keep in mind it is not a dedicated computing -device and is little more than a graphics display hanging off your Sun -server, which can give you some unexpected bonus features (translation: -brand-name product lock). The performance on + is good, keep in mind it is not intended as a dedicated +computing device, and due to its firmware is little more than a graphics +display hanging off your Sun server, which can give you some unexpected +bonus features (translation: brand-name product lock). +The performance on the JavaStations with Linux will be similar to what you can get with a Sun Ray, but if ever you want to do something different with your machines, you have the flexibility to do so with the -JavaStations. +JavaStations. There is rumor of work to try and +override the default behavior of the SunRay firmware, but until that +happens, running another OS on a SunRay is just a pipe-dream. @@ -1437,8 +1483,9 @@ http://www.sun.com/javastation verifies this formal positioning. As the Sun Ray is not an NC -in the traditional sense (it is merely a framebuffer, and not a -computing device itself), there is no explanation why the two do not co-exist. +in the traditional sense (it has a MicroSparc IIep CPU, but the firmware +on the device prevents anyone from grasping it), there is no explanation why +the two products could not co-exist. @@ -1889,8 +1936,8 @@ The current version at the time of this writing is 13. PROLL can also be found mirrored on VGER , and also on this HOWTO's distribution site at: - -http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/proll_13.tar.bz2 + +http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/proll/proll_13.tar.gz (HOWTO website mirror - version 13) @@ -2212,8 +2259,8 @@ If you can not do this, the patch below makes the edit for you. 4MB to 16MB kernel patch file is at: - http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/ramdisk_patch +url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/patches/ramdisk_patch.txt"> + http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/patches/ramdisk_patch.txt @@ -2284,13 +2331,18 @@ latter kernel revs. If you want to see more updated kernel images, feel free donate to me a cheap SPARC workstation to prepare them on. + +If you mirror these files, PLEASE email me so I can +add your site address here. + + Sample <quote>.config</quote> Files - http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/kernel_embedded_config_2_3_99pre3_mar_17 +url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/kernels/kernel_embedded_config_2_3_99pre3_20000317.txt" > + http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/kernels/kernel_embedded_config_2_3_99pre3_20000317.txt @@ -2306,8 +2358,8 @@ latter kernels. - http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/kernel_nfsroot_config_2_3_99pre3_mar_17 +url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/kernels/kernel_nfsroot_config_2_3_99pre3_20000317.txt" > + http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/kernels/kernel_nfsroot_config_2_3_99pre3_20000317.txt @@ -2322,14 +2374,14 @@ Files - http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/vmlinux_embedded_2_3_99pre3_mar_17 + url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/kernels/vmlinux_embedded_2_3_99pre3_20000317.gz" > + http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/kernels/vmlinux_embedded_2_3_99pre3_20000317.gz This is a kernel file donated by Robert Dubinski rsd@dubinski-family.org . It was built for Marquette University and is based off the -Mar. 17, 2000 CVS kernel version. +Mar. 17, 2000 CVS kernel version. @@ -2343,10 +2395,23 @@ This boot kernel image has already been converted to the required AOUT executable format. + +The md5sum of this file is: 7dd30780648016a39c781809fe924d2d + + + +This file is gzipped. You should ungzip it once downloaded. + + + +If for some reason you have troubles downloading, try holding left-shift +on your browser as you click the link. + + - http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/vmlinux_nfsroot_2_3_99pre3_mar_17 + url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/kernels/vmlinux_nfsroot_2_3_99pre3_20000317.gz" > + http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/kernels/vmlinux_nfsroot_2_3_99pre3_20000317.gz @@ -2354,10 +2419,23 @@ This boot kernel image has already been converted to the required This is the nfs-root version of the above kernel. + +The md5sum of this file is: 8f9c2c2eaec85ac802adc17060026b57 + + + +This file is gzipped. You should ungzip it once downloaded. + + + +If for some reason you have troubles downloading, try holding left-shift +on your browser as you click the link. + + - http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/system.map_embedded_2_3_99pre3_mar_17 + url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/kernels/system.map_embedded_2_3_99pre3_20000317.txt" > + http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/kernels/system.map_embedded_2_3_99pre3_20000317.txt @@ -2367,8 +2445,8 @@ The System.map for the embedded kernel image. - http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/system.map_nfsroot_2_3_99pre3_mar_17 + url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/kernels/system.map_nfsroot_2_3_99pre3_20000317.txt" > + http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/kernels/system.map_nfsroot_2_3_99pre3_20000317.txt @@ -2376,6 +2454,48 @@ The System.map for the embedded kernel image. The System.map for the nfsroot kernel image. + + + +Outside kernel mirrors + + +Other sites mirror the kernels here or other kernel samples. +Here are a few known sites: + + + + + + + +ftp://ftp://atari-source.com/pub/javastation/ + + + + + + + +http://people.redhat.com/pjones/krups + + + + + + + +http://aristo.ulakbim.gov.tr/~varol/documents/linux_krups.html + + + + + + + @@ -2723,18 +2843,54 @@ one on. -A filesystem image contributed by Varol Kapton varol@ulakbim.gov.tr +A filesystem image created by Varol Kapton varol@ulakbim.gov.tr is at: - http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/jsroot_varol.tar.gz +url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/filesystems/jsroot_varol.tar.gz"> + http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/filesystems/jsroot_varol.tar.gz -This image was based on RedHat 6/SPARC. +This image was based on RedHat 6/SPARC. It has the Xfree 3.3.5 framebuffer +server dated 19990823, but only works with Krups. If you are working with +a Mr. Coffee unit, you must substitute the other X server discussed later in +this HOWTO. + +Outside Sample Filesystems + + +Of course, other filesystems and tools exist outside this document, and +have been used by JavaStation users. Here are a few that were reported +on the sparclinux mailing list as having been used. + + + + + + + +http://busybox.lineo.com (a single executable which has dozens of common +unix tool functions built in) + + + + + + + +http://www.ultralinux.org/js (Jim Mintha's filesystems) + + + + + + + @@ -2872,7 +3028,7 @@ DHCPD Version 2.0 and above. A longer -dhcpd.conf from the ZLS is mirrored here for demonstration purposes. +dhcpd.conf from the ZLS is mirrored here for demonstration purposes. @@ -3356,27 +3512,23 @@ pointed to below. -As of this time, XFree 4.0 does not work on -the SPARC line. You'll need to use an -XFree 3.3.x variant in the meantime. -The new driver model of 4.0 will provide the path necessary to -provide a dedicated accellerated X server for the -JavaStations. +Recent editions of the framebuffer server do not work. Use the older +version below, or fix the new version and be a hero to hundreds. Sample XFree Sun Frambuffer X Server File is at: - http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/XF86_FBDev +url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/xfree/XF86_FBDev_3.3.3.1_19990104.gz"> + http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/xfree/XF86_FBDev_3.3.3.1_19990104.gz Sample XFree JavaStation-Ready XF86Config File is at: - http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/XF86Config +url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/xfree/XF86Config_FBDev_3.3.3.1_19990104.txt"> + http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/xfree/XF86Config_FBDev_3.3.3.1_19990104.txt @@ -3443,8 +3595,8 @@ and Solaris. This automates the task of creating your embedded root image. You can get his updated piggyback package at: - http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/piggyback_nonsparc.tar.gz +url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/tools/piggyback_nonsparc.tar.gz"> + http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/tools/piggyback_nonsparc.tar.gz @@ -3613,11 +3765,22 @@ others, but as of now have no answers to. Though it is not supported without some experimental patches from ZLS, the question arises as to what uses one might put the -flash to use for, aside from booting? +flash to use for, aside from booting? What interesting ideas +do people have? + +Can framebuffer be loaded following a serial console initialization? + + +If you boot a JavaStation via the serial console, the framebuffer console +is completely disabled. Is there any way to activate the framebuffer console +after booting? (asked on Sparclinux mailing list 2001-05-11) + + + @@ -3821,200 +3984,200 @@ This section contains links to pictures of the JavaStation line. Front view of Mr. Coffee is at: - http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/mr_coffee_front_view.jpg +url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/mr_coffee_front_view.jpg"> + http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/mr_coffee_front_view.jpg Top view of Mr. Coffee is at: - http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/mr_coffee_top_view.jpg +url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/mr_coffee_top_view.jpg"> + http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/mr_coffee_top_view.jpg Inside view of Mr. Coffee is at: - http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/mr_coffee_inside_view.jpg +url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/mr_coffee_inside_view.jpg"> + http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/mr_coffee_inside_view.jpg Mr. Coffee white case variation #1 at: - http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/mr_coffee_white_case_1.jpg +url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/mr_coffee_white_case_1.jpg"> + http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/mr_coffee_white_case_1.jpg Mr. Coffee white case variation #2 at: - http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/mr_coffee_white_case_2.jpg +url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/mr_coffee_white_case_2.jpg"> + http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/mr_coffee_white_case_2.jpg Front view of krups is at: - http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/krups_front_view.jpg +url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/krups_front_view.jpg"> + http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/krups_front_view.jpg Side view of krups is at: - http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/krups_side_view.jpg +url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/krups_side_view.jpg"> + http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/krups_side_view.jpg Top view of krups is at: - http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/krups_top_view.jpg +url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/krups_top_view.jpg"> + http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/krups_top_view.jpg Front view of Espresso is at: - http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/espresso_front_view.jpg +url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/espresso_front_view.jpg"> + http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/espresso_front_view.jpg Side view of Espresso is at: - http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/espresso_side_view.jpg +url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/espresso_side_view.jpg"> + http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/espresso_side_view.jpg Rear view of Espresso is at: - http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/espresso_rear_view.jpg +url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/espresso_rear_view.jpg"> + http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/espresso_rear_view.jpg Inside view of Espresso is at: - http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/espresso_inside_view.jpg +url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/espresso_inside_view.jpg"> + http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/espresso_inside_view.jpg See the JavaEngine-1 at: - http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/je1_overhead_view.jpg +url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/je1_overhead_view.jpg"> + http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/je1_overhead_view.jpg View of the JavaStation mousepad is at: - http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/javastation_mousepad.jpg +url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/javastation_mousepad.jpg"> + http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/javastation_mousepad.jpg View of a Lab of JavaStations running Linux is at: - http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/lab_of_javastations.jpg +url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/lab_of_javastations.jpg"> + http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/lab_of_javastations.jpg JavaStation Prototype at: - http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/pre_js_1.jpg +url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/pre_js_1.jpg"> + http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/pre_js_1.jpg JavaStation Prototype Pic 2 at: - http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/pre_js_2.jpg +url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/pre_js_2.jpg"> + http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/pre_js_2.jpg JavaStation Prototype Pic 3 at: - http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/pre_js_3.jpg +url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/pre_js_3.jpg"> + http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/pre_js_3.jpg "Dover" JavaStation Internal Pic at: - http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/dover_inside.jpg +url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/dover_inside.jpg"> + http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/dover_inside.jpg JavaStation Cluster of Eric Brower running a parallel POVRay calculation at: - http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/cluster.jpg +url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/cluster.jpg"> + http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/cluster.jpg JavaStation/Fox front view at: - http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/fox_front.jpg +url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/fox_front.jpg"> + http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/fox_front.jpg JavaStation/Fox back view at: - http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/fox_back.jpg +url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/fox_back.jpg"> + http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/fox_back.jpg JavaStation/Fox facing view at: - http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/fox_face.jpg +url="http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/fox_face.jpg"> + http://javastation-howto.homeip.net/Files/photos/fox_face.jpg JavaStation/Fox internal left view at: - 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