Ubuntu 6.06 Dapper Drake SPARC Server CD Sun Ultra SunFire Blade

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Ubuntu 6.06 Dapper Drake, released on June 1, 2006, was the first Long-Term Support (LTS) Ubuntu server release, offering 3 years of support until June 2009.
This version was built for SPARC (Scalable Processor Architecture), a RISC-based architecture commonly used in Sun Microsystems enterprise servers and workstations.

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Description

Ubuntu 6.06 Dapper Drake, released on June 1, 2006, was the first Long-Term Support (LTS) Ubuntu server release, offering 3 years of support until June 2009.
This version was built for SPARC (Scalable Processor Architecture), a RISC-based architecture commonly used in Sun Microsystems enterprise servers and workstations.

⚠ Important Notes:
✔ SPARC-Only – This will not work on x86 (PCs), PowerPC, or standard Windows/Mac hardware.
✔ Command-Line Based – No graphical user interface (GUI) is installed by default.
✔ LTS Server Stability – Designed for enterprise use with extended support.

Features

✅ Enterprise-Grade OS – Built for Sun UltraSPARC servers & workstations.
✅ Long-Term Support (LTS) – Received 3 years of updates (until June 2009).
✅ Lightweight & Efficient – Minimal system requirements, optimized for stability.
✅ Essential Server Packages Included – OpenSSH, Apache, MySQL, Postfix.

Preinstalled Server Applications:

✔ OpenSSH Server – Secure remote access
✔ Apache HTTP Server – Web hosting services
✔ MySQL Database Server – Database management
✔ Postfix Mail Server – Mail transfer agent
Additional software can be installed using the APT package manager.

Items Spec

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
✔ SPARC-based Workstations & Servers
✔ Not compatible with x86, PowerPC, or ARM systems.

System Requirements:

✔ Minimum RAM: 128MB (256MB recommended)
✔ Hard Drive Space: 1GB (500MB after installation)
✔ Installation Medium: CD-ROM-based Server Install Image

Booting & Installation Instructions:

  1. Insert the Ubuntu 6.06 Server Install CD into the SPARC system.
  2. Power on the system and enter OpenBoot PROM (OBP) by pressing Stop + A during boot.
  3. At the ok prompt, type: boot cdrom
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Ubuntu 6.06 on your SPARC machine.

🔄 Considerations & Updates

⚠ End of Life – Ubuntu 6.06 stopped receiving updates in June 2009.
⚠ Limited Modern Compatibility – Many new applications no longer support SPARC.
⚠ No x86 Support – This OS will not run on standard PC hardware.

🔎 Looking for a modern SPARC-compatible OS? Consider:
✔ Debian SPARC (community-supported)
✔ OpenBSD/SPARC64
✔ Oracle Solaris (officially maintained for SPARC systems)

Postage & Misc

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Important Disclaimers:

⚠ End of Life – No official security updates since June 2009.
⚠ Command-Line Interface (CLI) Only – No GUI installed by default.
⚠ Limited Software Availability – Modern applications may require workarounds.

Why This Matters:

Ubuntu 6.06 SPARC Server Edition is a historically significant release, providing enterprise-grade Linux stability on legacy Sun Microsystems hardware.
If you’re looking to restore, experiment, or repurpose a SPARC-based server or workstation, this is an excellent option!

💻 Perfect for Sun UltraSPARC enthusiasts & vintage enterprise hardware collectors!

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