Hello, I would like to point out that sparc release requalification is currently placing it in "at risk" position for squeeze release. The most serious problems with the port are lack of developer involvement (there is currently one active porter/developer known to the release team, Bernd Zeimetz) and the fact that current mixed 64-bit kernel with 32-bit userspace setup is not supported upstream (CC'ing doko for comment). On top of that, the sid kernels are not booting on my machine (SunBlade 1000), and I have an independent confirmation from someone with a similar machine that they are experiencing similar problems - I'm going to file a bug for that if the situation does not improve with the next kernel upload.
In order to ensure that sparc is getting released with squeeze, at least a couple of potential contributors with available time and access to sparc hardware should make themselves known (for example, by replying to this thread) and attempt to fix outstanding kernel and userspace issues, as well as start regular installer testing (on a somewhat brighter note, Stephen Gran has reported an almost successful install on T2K recently [0]). [0] http://lists.debian.org/debian-boot/2009/08/msg00392.html Best regards, -- Jurij Smakov [email protected] Key: http://www.wooyd.org/pgpkey/ KeyID: C99E03CC -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [email protected] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [email protected]
