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