Linux/Alpha Frequently Asked Questions

David Mosberger

v0.34, Nov 1 1995

This document attempts to answer the most common Linux/Alpha related questions. It also contains various pointers to other information sources that may help you get started in the Alpha world.

1. Change Log

2. What State Is Linux/Alpha In?

3. Are There Any Mailing Lists I Should Join?

4. What's The Minimum Configuration To Run Linux/Alpha?

5. What Systems Does Linux/Alpha Run On?

6. What Alpha Motherboards Are There?

6.1 Brief Alpha Systems Overview

7. Where Do I Get Alpha Hardware?

7.1 France (country code: 33)
7.2 Germany (country code: 49)
7.3 Italy (country code: 39)
7.4 Japan (country code: 81)
7.5 Sweden (country code: 46)
7.6 U.S. (country code: 01)

8. Where Do I Get More Info?

9. Noname

9.1 What Does It Cost?
9.2 What Firmware Does Linux/Alpha Require?
9.3 What Do I Need To Watch Out For?
9.4 Will Normal ISA Cards Work?
9.5 What's Performance Like?

10. What Graphics Cards Work With Linux/Alpha?

11. Can One Run Linux/Alpha Without Graphics Card?

12. Where Do I Get Linux?

12.1 BLADE
12.2 Red Hat
12.3 The Sources

13. Can I Install Linux On a Blank System?

14. How Do I Boot Linux/Alpha?

14.1 Booting With MILO
14.2 Booting With SRM