[plug] Linux on an Alpha?

[Shackleton, Kevin]

Offering to pool the machines among PLUGgers would encourage a vigorous
response!

K.

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> From: 	Bennett, Phillip[SMTP:PBennett at Westrail.wa.gov.au]
> Reply To: 	plug at plug.linux.org.au
> Sent: 	Wednesday, 10 May 2000 7:55
> To: 	'plug at plug.linux.org.au'
> Subject: 	[plug] Linux on an Alpha?
> 
> At work I have access to several unused Alpha 3000 model 800s.  Does
> anyone know if it's possible to run linux on these?  I would like to get
> one of these working as a file server or XWindows server for a bit of
> personal experience.  I have been told that they will NOT run linux.  Can
> anyone confirm or deny this?  Any suggestions on what they CAN do would be
> greatly appreciated.
> 
> TIA 
> Phil 
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