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Old 12-06-2006
Installation on X86

Hi....,
Actually i want to install sun OS 9 in intel system.while installing with CD,system is booting and i'm getting error is "boot panic error".i'm using SATA harddisk.pls give me the solutions for this error.
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Old 12-06-2006
try solaris10.... better driver support fo newer systems...

hth
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Old 12-06-2006
I agree, no need to try 9 while 10 is out, expect if you have a specified software that don't work in 10.
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