Okay, okay. I got sick of all the RS/6000 people wanting a kernel. So I'm going to be a nice guy. ;)
Memorize this URL. ftp://sun4u.unicent.com/pub/linux/rs6000/ What will you find there? Well, not packages. kernel-package doesn't like me, or I'm doing something wrong. So no packages yet. (Did I mention the fact I'm not a registered Debian developer either? ;) You'll find the following 'generic' kernels for making RS/6000 bootdisks, or compiling your own source. This is subject to change, as I'm still building things, or at least trying to. ;) rs6000-ppc60x-2.2.6.image.gz rs6000-ppc60xsmp-2.2.6.image.gz rs6000-ppc7xx-2.2.6.image.gz rs6000-ppc7xxsmp-2.2.6.image.gz rs6000-2.2.6.source.tar.gz NONE of these are really tested. The source compiles with gcc 2.7.2.3 vanilla fine, and 2.7.2.3-RS6k (my own little hacks) correctly. The Makefiles have been modified to correctly pick up PowerPC-based machines. I don't garauntee that ANY of these kernels will work perfectly, or even boot, on your RS/6000. If it does, tell me. If it doesn't, tell me why it doesn't. I don't have a machine to test on currently, so I'm going mostly from memory and older (just >3 months old) work I've done. If anybody wants to donate any older RS/6000's (ie; POWER2, P2SC based ones, or Cxx models) please email me privately. I'll be more than glad to pay shipping. Still working on getting the independent Linux-RS/6000 Project going, but it's in the middle of total reorganization right now. (Ah, I love chaos. Chaos, chaos, everywhere, and not a thought to think. ;) I'll probably elaborate on that situation on debian-devel within the coming weeks for those who are that interested. ;) Anyways, give these kernels a shot, and let me know how they work or don't work for you. Have fun. :) And don't blame me if you screw your JFS partitions, either. ;) -Phillip R. Jaenke, Head Unix Guru, Unicent Telecom 216-344-2649 x4268
