FANAQ: Solaris 8 on Dell CPx

This is one of those Frequently Asked but Never Answered Question. I am having problem with install Solaris 8 on my new Dell CPx. The frist problem seems to be that the Solaris kernel does not recognize the system keyboard. I was able to use USB keyboard to perform installation ok, but when I booted it up, I endup with a blank screen even with the USB keyboard. I guess I may have to solve these problems one by one. I know that Sun has a translate program that translate Linux dev. drivers to Sun driver. So if someone can point out what missing driver could cause the keyboard problem, I may try to work that first, then bit-by-bit, I hope I can have Solaris 8 running on Dell Laptop.
Of course, if someone has already installed solaris 8 on Dell CPx, I'm glad to learn the tricks.
thanks.
steve

dont think so..not for the 7500. post here if you get it working for the 7500.

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This message goes to Sun Microsystem.
I work for a Small School District which is 98% Windows NT.
For more than a year I've been looking for ways to introduce a UNIX/LINUX Solution into our network.
Finally, the best opportunity arrives: We need to set up a Spam Filter for our Mail system.
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Hence the install won't find the Hard Disks.
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They said SUN would have to have the final say.
So after looking through the SUN website; at all the HCLs I come to the conclusion, (note this Spam filter project must go forward soon) That:
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2. It will install if I get a different Raid Controller( unlikely as the only reason for considering UNIX in the first place is cost, and I've already got a Microsoft solution lined up for less than a good conrtoller)
3. It's not going to work, because the hardware on this Server is just not supported.
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But No. No way, no how. Not even maybe or anything.
Thanks a lot guys for nothing.
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Fuck SUN Microsystems You're a bunch of good for nothing Dickwits...
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SunOS Release 5.10 Version Generic_147441-01 64-bit
Copyright (c) 1983, 2011, Oracle and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.
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[email protected]

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7890 RAID controller: Disabled. Dont' believe Dell or Adaptec, this card will not work with Solaris 7 or 8. Even with the RAID chip removed and running as standard SCSI controller, it still would not work.
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