Description
Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope, released on April 23, 2009, was a standard (non-LTS) server release, providing 18 months of support until October 2010. This release offered improved hardware compatibility, enhanced virtualization support, and better networking performance, making it a strong choice for SPARC-based server environments.
⚠ Important Notes:
✔ SPARC Architecture Only – Not compatible with x86, AMD64, or PowerPC hardware.
✔ Standard Release – Received updates until October 2010 (not LTS).
✔ Headless Server Installation – No graphical interface by default (can be installed manually).
✔ Optimized for UltraSPARC Workstations & Servers – Tuned for Sun Microsystems hardware.
This listing is for a freshly burned CD, made to order. If you need a different SPARC-compatible operating system, please contact us for recommendations.
✔ Optimized for SPARC-Based Servers – Designed for Sun Microsystems UltraSPARC hardware.
✔ Performance & Stability Enhancements – Includes kernel improvements, better networking tools, and system performance optimizations.
✔ Lightweight Installation – Minimal server footprint for maximum efficiency.
✔ Fully Customizable – Additional server packages and a graphical environment can be installed manually.
Preinstalled Server Applications
✔ Linux Kernel: 2.6.28 (SPARC-optimized)
✔ OpenSSH Server – Secure remote administration
✔ Apache 2.2 – Web hosting services
✔ MySQL 5.1 – Database management
✔ Postfix 2.6 – Mail transfer agent
✔ Samba 3.3 – File and print sharing
✔ PHP 5.2 & Python 2.6 – Web and system scripting
Additional server applications can be installed via APT package manager.
Supported SPARC Systems:
✔ Sun Ultra 1, 2, 5, 10
✔ Sun Ultra 30, 60, 80
✔ Sun Blade 100, 150
✔ Sun Enterprise 250, 450
✔ Sun Fire V100, V120
For Old World SPARC machines, additional configuration may be required.
System Requirements:
✔ Minimum RAM: 128MB (256MB recommended)
✔ Hard Drive Space: 1GB minimum (500MB after installation)
✔ CD-ROM Drive Required
Booting & Installation Instructions:
1️⃣ Insert the Ubuntu 9.04 SPARC Server CD into your Sun Microsystems server/workstation.
2️⃣ Power on the system and enter OpenBoot PROM (OBP) by pressing Stop + A during boot.
3️⃣ At the ok prompt, type:
boot cdrom
4️⃣ Follow the on-screen text-based installation process.
For network-based installations, users could utilize TFTP boot or a Debian-based network image and later configure Ubuntu-specific features.
🔄 Updating Ubuntu 9.04 After Installation
Since Ubuntu 9.04 reached end-of-life in October 2010, the official repositories have been moved.
To continue installing software and package updates, users must update their system’s sources list to point to the correct repositories.
Replace all instances of archive.ubuntu.com with old-releases.ubuntu.com in your software sources.
🔎 For more details on updating your repositories, search online for “Ubuntu 9.04 old-releases update.”
⚠ Security Notice: While this allows you to install and update packages, these repositories no longer receive security updates.
For extended security support, consider alternative SPARC-compatible Linux distributions such as Debian SPARC, OpenBSD/SPARC64, or Oracle Solaris.
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💬 Questions? Contact us! We’re happy to help.
⚠ Important Disclaimers:
✔ End of Life: Ubuntu 9.04 reached end of support in October 2010 and no longer receives security updates.
✔ Limited Software Availability: Some applications require manual configuration due to outdated repositories.
✔ SPARC-Only Compatibility: Does not work on x86, AMD64, or PowerPC hardware.
✔ GUI Not Installed by Default: If a graphical environment is required, users must install it manually.
Why This Matters
If you need a stable, optimized server edition for SPARC hardware, Ubuntu 9.04 provides enhanced package selection, hardware compatibility improvements, and better networking tools over previous versions.
💻 Ideal for Sun Ultra, Blade, and Enterprise SPARC servers requiring a lightweight, performance-focused Linux server environment.
