[Aurora-sparc-user] PCI IDE Card Ultra 60

[Jima]

On Thu, 6 Jul 2006, Tim Copley wrote:
> Compile kernel with:
> CONFIG_BLK_DEV_HPT366=y

  Ah, yes.  We don't enable a lot of IDE controllers in the Aurora kernels 
because traditionally sparcs don't have many different kinds.  Makes one 
wonder how many different chipsets are on the market these days...

> Is anybody keeping track of who uses Aurora?  I'll add my name.

  I'm sure the Ubuntu/Gentoo/Debian users will add it to their hit list 
shortly. ;)

> BTW: I mounted this ide hard drive in the spare floppy port On the Ultra
> 60...  I picked up the ide controller from frys for $10.  Easy way to add
> scratch space on the ultra 60...

  I envy you for living in an area with a Fry's nearby.  For the prices, 
that is.  I don't envy you the experience of dealing with their customer 
service, from what I understand.

      Jima