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Subject: gentoo linux up on my Octane
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I've managed to get Linux up and running on my SGI Octane using the 
Gentoo Live CD.  Runs quite nicely and includes several programs I found 
useful.
The CD image is at 
http://gentoo.mirrors.pair.com/experimental/mips/livecd/x-rc6/

It isn't Free BSD, but at least I can run an MP3 player.  :)

The Phantom