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Old 10-26-2007, 05:22 AM   #1
vrishankaryan
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PowerPC Port


Hi guys
I want toport linux to PowrePC . Where do i find the necessary info? How do i get started ?
 
Old 10-26-2007, 10:24 AM   #2
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Linux already runs on Power PC..

Debian on PowerPC
Debian PowerPC netinstall.iso

YellowdogLinux

Centos for PowerPC


Distrowatch search for PowerPC linux distributions
 
Old 10-27-2007, 12:01 AM   #3
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PowerPC patch- how to compile

Hi !

Thanks !

I have downloaded a powerpc patch from kernel.org.

Now how do i compile this patch ?? Could i get any info somewhere???

I have only done kernel compilation with x86 before
 
  


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