Re: debian-ppc port for ps3-otheros++

[Geoff Levand <geoff.levand@am.sony.com>]

Hi,

On 06/26/2011 02:35 PM, Ben Hutchings wrote:
> We wouldn't consider this as a distinct port, as the PS3 will run the
> same powerpc binaries as we already provide.  But I assume there is some
> specific hardware support (particularly for the SPEs) that is currently
> lacking from our powerpc port, and help on that would surely be welcome.

>From what I understand of otherOS++, a kernel update to the PS3 code for
hot plug memory and initrd is needed.  Existing powerpc binaries won't
work.

I think the changes needed are just a generalization of the existing
code.  Is so, they should be sent to the Linuxppc-dev mailing list.

-Geoff