Once upon a looong time ago I used to work with Unix systems - SGI mainly.

Now I've inherited 2 boxes - an SGI dual processor Octane and an Indigo2. For the past 2 years they've sat waiting for me to do something with them and never getting round to it.

I run a windows network at home so they've had limited use to date.

So what can I use these guys for?

I was thinking web server? Maybe a fileserver? I do a lot of development so this might be useful, but I also run several remotely hosted web sites at the moment. Help!

Also should I stick with IRIX as the OS or should I transfer to Linux on these systems?

Any suggestions gratefully received, except the "well you can take your unix boxes and shove them up your..." type ones!

Cheers guys!

1. Use IRIX on them, it's a crime to run Linux on them. If you want to run Linux get a cheap PC.

2. Try www.nekochan.net

Cheers for the link and info. My only reason to run Linux would be to run as a webserver. Can this be done with IRIX successfully? The loooooong uptimes of IRIX appeal!

Also can the Octane be run as a webserver? I personally don't know anyone who has done it but Apache must be compatible I imagine...

I Just did a search on Nekochan for Apache and it looks like you're in luck:

Nekochan Net: Apache Search Results

I did notice some security vulnerabilities posted for Apcahe on IRIX, so just be sure those have been patched.

Cheers