What is the openSUSE IA64 Factory Distribution?
How is openSUSE IA64 related to the other openSUSE architecture ports?
How often is the openSUSE IA64 mirror updated on oss.sgi.com?
Is drpmsync access available to mirror openSUSE IA64 from oss.sgi.com?
How do I install from the openSUSE IA64 Factory Distribution?

What is the openSUSE IA64 Factory Distribution?

The Factory Distribution is the current state of the development for the next SUSE Linux distribution. While the IA64 port is not currently slated to be an official SUSE Linux release, the openSUSE IA64 Factory Distribution allows access to the IA64 build of it. More information is available on the Factory Distribution wiki page.

How is openSUSE IA64 related to the other openSUSE architecture ports?

The IA64 port builds from the same code base as the other openSUSE architectures.

How often is the openSUSE IA64 mirror updated on oss.sgi.com?

It is synced nightly with the main openSUSE mirror.

Is drpmsync access available to mirror openSUSE IA64 from oss.sgi.com?

Yes, you can mirror it with drpmsync via:

	drpmsync oss.sgi.com:8888/Factory-IA64 some_directory
    

How do I install from the openSUSE IA64 Factory Distribution?

You can burn a boot CD and perform a Network Install. See the IA64 Installation Issues page for more information.