The IRIX Network Forums are a highly specialized discussion board focused on the hardware and software ecosystem surrounding Silicon Graphics, Inc. (SGI) workstations, the IRIX operating system, and related vintage computing topics. Whether you’re troubleshooting an old Indigo or tuning a Tezro, this forum provides a space where enthusiasts can share technical advice, restore hardware, explore legacy operating systems, and engage with like‑minded peers.
On the forum, you’ll find sections such as Beginners’ Questions/Tips, Hardware/Triage/Repair, Development/Porting, IRIX/Software, and even a Marketplace for buying, selling, or trading SGI systems and parts. Threads span topics like GPU upgrades, SCSI emulation, monitor repair, driver porting, and emulator setups. The community emphasizes depth and detail, making it ideal for vintage workstation hobbyists or professionals reviving SGI gear.
Key features: an active user base, archived discussions documenting decades of SGI usage, and niche areas such as emulation of SGI hardware or running alternate OSes on MIPS machines. If you're into legacy computing, workstation restoration, IRIX software archives, or SGI enthusiast markets, this forum stands out as one of the most comprehensive places online.
On the forum, you’ll find sections such as Beginners’ Questions/Tips, Hardware/Triage/Repair, Development/Porting, IRIX/Software, and even a Marketplace for buying, selling, or trading SGI systems and parts. Threads span topics like GPU upgrades, SCSI emulation, monitor repair, driver porting, and emulator setups. The community emphasizes depth and detail, making it ideal for vintage workstation hobbyists or professionals reviving SGI gear.
Key features: an active user base, archived discussions documenting decades of SGI usage, and niche areas such as emulation of SGI hardware or running alternate OSes on MIPS machines. If you're into legacy computing, workstation restoration, IRIX software archives, or SGI enthusiast markets, this forum stands out as one of the most comprehensive places online.
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