Resurrecting a Vintage SGI 4D Workstation: A Hacker's Tale
2025-08-03
This document chronicles the author's journey in reviving a defunct SGI 4D series workstation. From sourcing parts online and a 400-mile drive to wrestling with hardware and software issues – including hardware failures, forgotten passwords, and OS installation – the author meticulously documents the process. The detailed account includes valuable tips and tricks, such as PROM monitor commands, IRIX OS version selection, and SCSI interface handling. A fascinating read for hardware enthusiasts and retrocomputing fans.
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