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Old 01-06-2012, 12:14 PM   #1
halcoh
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Need Linux distribution for an AlphaPC 164 LX (Alpha processor)


I have an old AlphaPC 164LX which has an old DEC Alpha processor rated at 533 MHZ but running at 600 MHZ, with 1 GB RAM main memory, booting with SRM BIOS, has about 47 GB SCSI hard disk, 1 DVD read/write drive, 1 CD read/write drive, 1 3-1/2" diskette drive, 1 SCSI DAT tape drive for backup.

I currently am running an older version of Debian Linux with a 2.4 kernel and KDE. I am looking for a later Linux operating system which could be Redhat, Suse, or another brand that will have a newer browser which would allow running a flash player.

Does anyone have a copy of Linux that I could have or a website that I can down load an ISO image?

Any help would be much appreciated.
 
Old 01-06-2012, 02:26 PM   #2
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Gentoo seems to have a current Alpha port
Debian discontinued their Alpha port, but the last official release with it is 5.0, which is a lot newer than yours which has a 2.4 kernel

Both of these I found by searching Google; I'm sure there are more distros with Alpha ports out there.

I doubt you'll find an Alpha flash player anywhere.
 
Old 01-06-2012, 05:32 PM   #3
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According to Distrowatch, it's Gentoo or BSD.
 
  


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