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Detailed notes on creating a new kernel patch for IRIX (forums.sgi.sh)
9 points by unxmaal 1554 days ago
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ArtWomb 1554 days ago
WTB outbids supply by a ratio of 10:1. Patched IRIX makes a good apache server. Add bonus of security via obscurity. If you can even buy the hardware ;)

https://forums.sgi.sh/index.php?forums/the-bazaar.14/

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icedchai 1554 days ago
Almost makes me want to boot up my old IRIX box. I have an SGI O2 collecting dust.
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unxmaal 1554 days ago
Do it!

These days you can get an enormous 300gb 15krpm LVD drive off eBay for less than $100.

Then use https://github.com/unxmaal/booterizer to install IRIX 6.5.30 in a half hour.

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icedchai 1553 days ago
Haha. Booterizer does look neat. I got my O2 off of Ebay about 4 years back. I was trying to relive the 90's...
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