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install/48290: macppc port doesn't boot



>Number:         48290
>Category:       install
>Synopsis:       macppc port doesn't boot
>Confidential:   no
>Severity:       critical
>Priority:       high
>Responsible:    install-manager
>State:          open
>Class:          sw-bug
>Submitter-Id:   net
>Arrival-Date:   Tue Oct 08 12:50:00 +0000 2013
>Originator:     Matteo Fabbri
>Release:        6.1.2
>Organization:
24 ORE Software/SoftLab
>Environment:
Apple PowerPC G5 machines (iMac and PowerMac dual)
>Description:
 have tried to install NetBSD 6.1.2 macppc on some Apple PowerPC G5 machines 
(iMac and PowerMac dual), but the cd doesn't boot?
I have also tried with OpenFirmware boot instruction as described in INSTALL 
documentation:

boot cd:,\ofwboot.xcf netbsd.maccppc

but when it tries to load I receive this error message:

? invalid memory access


>How-To-Repeat:
Install via cd macppc port of NetBSD 6.1.2 on Apple machines
>Fix:



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