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ppc64be would require a separate kernel and grub build. I wouldn't want to support a full ppc64be build of the repo. Most BE machines mortals run under their desks cannot take enough RAM or provide enough horse power to justify a 64bit address space anymore.
The powerpc installer ISO needs to be updated to include 64bit support after I have figured out thew new archiso changes from main Archlinux.
No plans as of yet to prioritize this but I'm running a custom kernel with ppc32 userland in a VM already to build packages and ISO.
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ok thanks
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If you feel like taking the effort, I'll happily accept a tested PKGBUILD for a ppc64be kernel. :)
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@Sadoon-AlBader I'm actually working on this as we speak. The powerpc installer will receive a 64bit BE kernel alongside with the 32bit one.
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@Sadoon-AlBader I'm actually working on this as we speak. The powerpc installer will receive a 64bit BE kernel alongside with the 32bit one.
So from what I understand we can run the 32-bit BE on a G5 if we have a 64-bit kernel, that's all we need?
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Indeed! The kernel already is being provided as linux-ppc64 in both base32 and base.
The toolchain to build it is provided for ppc64le only and the package is built as arch=(any).
Grub works on ppc as I've already had it on my powerbook and mac mini G4. I'm not sure if it would need a 64bit build for G5 though. The grub package provided with ppc64le, may be the one to pick.
Unfortunately, I do not have a G5 around to attempt this.
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Indeed! The kernel already is being provided as linux-ppc64 in both base32 and base.
The toolchain to build it is provided for ppc64le only and the package is built as arch=(any).
Grub works on ppc as I've already had it on my powerbook and mac mini G4. I'm not sure if it would need a 64bit build for G5 though. The grub package provided with ppc64le, may be the one to pick.
Unfortunately, I do not have a G5 around to attempt this.
Well my friend this is your lucky day :)
I'll test it on my PowerMac G5 tonight (I also have an iMac G4 and PowerMac G4, and planning to buy a PowerBook G4)
Hit me up if I can help with anything else.
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New ISO with ppc64be support:
https://archlinuxpower.org/iso/alpha/archpower-2021.01.20.1-powerpc.iso
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Considering this done for the same reason as #5
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