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On Sat, Nov 20, 2004 at 11:42:31PM -0500, Michael wrote:
> Hello,
>=20
> > I think 601 support itself is done.
> >=20
> > The real problem with supporting older machines is different. It is tha=
t=20
> > they don't have OF, and macppc currently assumes we have a working OF=
=20
> > around. Thus our current code base will never work.
> >=20
> > We could, however, go to an approach where we keep an internal OF tree =
and=20
> > read properties out of it. Then all we need is for the booter to pass u=
s=20
> > such a beast, and we're set. This behavior is what MkLinux does as I=20
> > recall.
>=20
> Hmm, as far as I know the 7500 ( and probably a few others ) has
> OpenFirmware and comes with a 601 - would this 'just work' or does it
> require additional work?

I thought the 7500 had a 603 or 604.

I think the 7200 has OF and should be close to working. I really haven't=20
looked at it, but I thought we added 601 support, so it should be within=20
easy reach.

the 7100 and friends will take more work.

Take care,

Bill

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