Re: [OFFTOPIC] Where to get Alpha information

B. James Phillippe (bryan@terran.org)
Mon, 4 Jan 1999 22:10:32 -0800 (PST)


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On Mon, 4 Jan 1999, Mike A. Harris wrote:

> I'd like to get some URL's, etc of where I can obtain used/new
> Alpha CPU's, motherboards, memory, etc... primarily low end
> stuff, PCI motherboards, etc... Ones that are capable of running
> Linux.

http://www.onsale.com has been selling some new and refurbished Alpha
boxes.

> I'd also like links to sites that discuss Linux on the Alpha,
> what to expect, trials and tribulations, and other useful help.

Start at the new Alphalinux web site; http://www.alphalinux.org. Also see
the axp-list@redhat.com mailing list. A wonderful group of (very
knowledgeable) people discussing Linux/AXP.

> Are there any specific things to stay away from?

Not really, but you will be able to answer that for yourself after doing
some research for a while. I'd suggest checking out all the websites,
reading all the FAQ's and HOWTO's, and joining the mailing list at least 1
week before you purchase an Alpha.

> Does anyone have an old Alpha that they're not using that they'd
> care to donate to someone who is wanting to learn Alpha
> architecture?

You can currently buy low-end multias (an older "pizza-box"-size net-PC
type Alpha) for under a $100. I bought an AlphaStation 200 from onsale.com
for under $400 US (sans disk, monitor, keyboard).

cheers,
-bp

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