On Sat, 11 Dec 1999 14:44:14 -0600 
 Eric Zylstra <ezylstra@cider2.uchicago.edu> wrote:

 > 
 > Does NetBSD/macppc support the Power Macintosh 7200 or 7500? (top)
 > 
 > 
 > These machines have PCI and Open Firmware, but use the PowerPC 601 
 > processor, which is not currently supported. NetBSD will not work on 
 > them unless you buy a third-party processor upgrade.

I have a book which describes the specific differences in the 601
as compared to the standard PowerPC architecture, and it looks like
it won't be that hard to fix things up.  [Chuq -- I should photocopy
the relevant sections for you]

Also, at least a couple of developers (Chuq Silves <chs@netbsd.org>,
and myself <thorpej@netbsd.org>) have 7200s (though mine is currently
in storage right now -- I'm in the process of moving :-)

 > Just to be more specific (and hence, correct) I suggest changing the 
 > last sentence in the FAQ answer to, "The 7200 is not upgradeable and 
 > so NetBSD will not work.  NetBSD will work on the 7500 unless you buy 
 > a third-party processor upgrade."

Well, I hope to fix this soon.  I'm looking for a new project to help
pass the time of my 2 x 1.5 hour train commute each day :-)

        -- Jason R. Thorpe <thorpej@nas.nasa.gov>