Subject: Re: NetBSD Port
To: David Brownlee <abs@netbsd.org>
From: None <itojun@iijlab.net>
List: port-sh3
Date: 01/07/2000 10:06:36
>> My name is Cecil Nelson. I am the Director of R&D at Rockwell
>> Automation\DataMyte. We are just releasing a new portable data collector
>> that uses the Hitachi SH4 and Windows CE version 2.12 operating system.
>> Information on this product can be seen at www.dmida.com
>> 
>> We would be willing to work with individuals on porting OpenBSD to this
>> platform. We can provide access to existing drivers, schemetics, and
>> documentation to assist this effort.
>	Do you have a specific requirement for OpenBSD as opposed to
>	NetBSD on the platform? NetBSD has a much higher emphasis on
>	code quality and portability, and has existing ports to sh3
>	devices and a range of MIPS based CE units (hpcmips).

	I second this, last time I checked OpenBSD/sh4 (or dreamcast) was not
	really available yet.

	NetBSD/sh3 already works stable on couple of platforms (though they
	are not widely available - eval cards sold in Japan, "mmEye" remote
	surveyllance system, and couple of others).
	I believe NetBSD/sh4 support code will become available soon.
	We just need bootloader and device driver in case you (need to
	bypass WinCE boot ROM).

	The NetBSD/sh3 was started by horiuchi@brains.co.jp,
	and is maintained by msaitoh@netbsd.org, tsubai@netbsd.org and
	couple of other people.  If you are okay to discuss openly, please use
	the mailing list (port-sh3@netbsd.org).  If you need to talk directly
	just send me, or the above guys email.

itojun