On Sun, Mar 09, 2008 at 06:58:38PM +0100, Martin Michlmayr wrote: > * [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [2008-03-09 18:03]: > > btw: When will debian support R10000? I don't like leaving my beloved > > debian :-) > > To be honest, I'm not sure it makes sense to add support for more SGI > machines when so few people are interested in using and testing the > machines that are currently supported. In other words, if you want > to see it supported, you'll have to get involved and help out.
What would be necessary to add support for Octane? Is it sufficient to provide a kernel and maybe a bootloader? The problem with Octane is that only a few kernel versions are supported by upstream and merging patches to newer kernels is probably not easy. What else is missing (except testing)? Jens -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]

