Description
Ubuntu 7.04 Feisty Fawn, released on April 19, 2007, was a non-LTS release focused on improved hardware compatibility, updated kernel features, and better server performance. It received 18 months of support, ending in October 2008.
⚠ Important Notes:
✔ Last Ubuntu Release for SPARC – Ubuntu dropped SPARC support after 7.04.
✔ 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.
✔ Short-Term Support Release – Focused on hardware enhancements but with a limited support cycle.
✅ Final Official Ubuntu SPARC Release – No later Ubuntu versions support SPARC.
✅ Optimized for Sun UltraSPARC Servers & Workstations
✅ Minimal System Requirements for Stability & Efficiency
✅ Essential Server Applications Preinstalled
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.
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:
- Insert the Ubuntu 7.04 Server Install CD into the SPARC system.
- Power on the system and enter OpenBoot PROM (OBP) by pressing Stop + A during boot.
- At the
okprompt, type: boot cdrom - Follow the on-screen instructions to install Ubuntu 7.04 on your SPARC machine.
🔄 Considerations & Updates
⚠ End of Life – Ubuntu 7.04 stopped receiving updates in October 2008.
⚠ No Future SPARC Releases – This was the last official Ubuntu release for SPARC systems.
⚠ 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)
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Important Disclaimers:
⚠ End of Life – No official security updates since October 2008.
⚠ Command-Line Interface (CLI) Only – No GUI installed by default.
⚠ Limited Software Availability – Modern applications may require workarounds.
Why This Matters:
Ubuntu 7.04 SPARC Server Edition was the final official Ubuntu release for SPARC systems, offering improved performance and updated packages compared to previous versions.
If you’re looking to restore, experiment, or repurpose a SPARC-based server or workstation, this is your last chance for an official Ubuntu build!
💻 Perfect for Sun UltraSPARC enthusiasts & vintage enterprise hardware collectors!
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