There is no problem in it -- in fact you CAN order
the board with SRM without OSF/1 license (there is
order code for such version), but it is equally easy
to load in a new firmware -- SRM or MILO.
In fact you should order a board WITHOUT NT license,
it may still come with ARC firmware, though.
See file: ftp://ftp.funet.fi/pub/Linux/axp/pci/design_guide.ps
(Original site is gatekeeper.dec.com, but for you it is
easier to pick FUNET archive..)
> Is there something I've missed, or isn't this the cheapest
> way to run Linux on an Alpha Board ?
Cheaper might be, when you get machines donated to you,
but don't hold your breath on it :-)
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