Re: Q: Compaq, *BSD and 'Linux-only' AlphaBIOS

[Dan Frasnelli <dfrasnel alphalinux org>]

> Now the questions:
> 
> 1) Is anybody planning to make MILO work with NetBSD*;
Chances are very good that folks using NetBSD/axp prefer 
SRM over milo/alphabios.  [personal opinion] I think it
makes more sense to use SRM on a box that will run only 
*nix, and am more comfortable with it [/personal opinion] 

> 2) Is Compaq planning to document the NT Firmware 'way';
AlphaBIOS is fairly well documented, and the source code 
to the Linux loader is available.  There is an SDK 
available for developers as well.  

> 3) Will Compaq release SRM firmware for AlphaBIOS based
>    Alpha's like the XLT machines;
"Most" DEC-branded hardware has the capability to run
ARC, ABIOS, SRM, or provide a choice between two options.  

> 4) Can I trade my Alpha's for free at the local Compaq 
>    store for SRM based ones :^)
Now that, I think, is wishful thinking ;)

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Dan Frasnelli
Security analyst