Description
Ubuntu 7.10 Gutsy Gibbon, released on October 18, 2007, was a non-LTS release featuring updated software, improved hardware compatibility, and refinements to server tools. It received 18 months of support, ending in April 2009.
⚠ Important Notes:
✔ SPARC-Only – This will not work on x86 (PCs), PowerPC, or consumer-grade Windows/Mac hardware.
✔ Command-Line Based – No graphical user interface (GUI) is installed by default.
✔ Short-Term Support Release – Focused on newer server hardware but with a limited support cycle.
✔ Last Ubuntu SPARC Release – The last Ubuntu version officially supporting SPARC servers.
✅ 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:
✔ Linux Kernel 2.6.22 – Stable and optimized for SPARC hardware
✔ OpenSSH Server – Secure remote access
✔ Apache 2.2 – Web hosting services
✔ MySQL 5.0 – Database management
✔ Postfix 2.4 – Mail transfer agent
✔ Samba 3.0.26 – File and print sharing for Windows integration
✔ PHP 5.2 – Web scripting
✔ Python 2.5 – System scripting
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 7.10 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 7.10 on your SPARC machine.
🔄 Package Management & Updates
✔ APT Package Manager – Ubuntu 7.10 uses APT for software installation and updates.
✔ SPARC-Optimized Repositories – Ensures full compatibility with enterprise-class SPARC hardware.
⚠ End of Life – Ubuntu 7.10 stopped receiving updates in April 2009.
⚠ 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 April 2009.
⚠ Command-Line Interface (CLI) Only – No GUI installed by default.
⚠ Limited Software Availability – Modern applications may require workarounds.
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