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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=410591916-22012004>We currently run a
set of systems that operator on DEC Alpha machines, these
provide</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=410591916-22012004>a console level
access which we use to configure a machine remotely via the
console</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=410591916-22012004>port. Plans are
afoot to migrate the systems running on the Alphas to PC (HP xw4100
machines),</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=410591916-22012004>we will still
however have the requirement to access and manage the machines when
the</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=410591916-22012004>main OS is down,
select which kernel versions should be run etc. </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=410591916-22012004>Based on what I have
read about Linux Bios it seems it would be perfect for this
task.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=410591916-22012004>Does anyone have any
idea of the likelihood of the HP xw4100s motherboard being able
to</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=410591916-22012004>support
LinuxBios.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=410591916-22012004>Many
thanks</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=410591916-22012004>Andy
Pearce</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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