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# 8  
Old 10-09-2005
I think there was also something similar for the graphics card, but I'm not sure. I'll take a look at my notes on Tadpole vs Sun installations and upgrades which I made a couple of months ago.
# 9  
Old 10-10-2005
done:
1. sys-unconfig
2. boot cdrom - install w (since when I tried boot cdrom, the machine would halt when it tried to start openwin).
3. completed installation & system comes up with console view (still getting the banner: The X-server can not be started on display :0 ...)
4. checked /etc/openwin & the only directory found is devdata...

Does openwin need to be re-installed..If yes, how??
# 10  
Old 10-15-2005
It's working!!!
Downloaded tadpole install CD (sol 8 02/02)..booted from it then completed installation using my Sol 8 02/02 CDs...
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