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Kris Kennaway wrote:

> On Sun, Jan 30, 2005 at 08:52:48PM +0000, Joel Cant wrote:
> 
>>Hi all
>>
>>Is it possible to install 5.3 on a sparc64 (Ultra 5) without using 
>>serial console, I seem to get garbled consoles when I try to install via 
>>normal screen and keyboard?
> 
> 
> FAQ; this question is asked and answered approximately every other day.
> 
> Kris

FAQ questions that get frequently asked are often an indication of poor
documentation.

Scott