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Bug#664128: debian-installer: please default to grub-ieee1275 on powerpc instead of yaboot



On 10/22/2012 05:55 PM, Milan Kupcevic wrote:
> We can allow d-i grub installation on powerpc machines for wheezy, but
> not make it default.

 [...]

> Manual creation of the appropriate partition in d-i (/boot/grub) will
> enable grub installation in wheezy d-i. Thus, we will be able to
> experiment with d-i grub installation on powerpc machines.

ok, this sounds like a good step to me.  Are you saying this is present
in the current wheezy beta3 ?

>> I'm also happy to test powerpc d-i images that use grub-ieee1275 if you
>> need testers.
> 
> Do you have access to any IBM Power machines?

I have no IBM Power machines, but i have older PowerPC Apple hardware
coming out of my ears.

Let me know if you want specific tests run.

	--dkg

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