Subject: Re: SMP kernel seems to work fine
From: Jeramy B. Smith (jeramy@penguinppc.org)
Date: Sat Feb 16 2002 - 13:45:27 MST
Dan Burcaw made some XFree4.2 test rpms with all the latest bugfixes and
errata, have you tested them?
-jeramy
On Sat, 16 Feb 2002, Kevin B.Hendricks wrote:
> Hi,
>
> The SMP kernel I just built seems to work fine (no stress testing has been
> done yet but the UP seemed quite stable.).
>
> So the bottom line is with only a few patches to help the kernel recognize
> the 7455 processor (which are probably already in Ben's tree already) and
> some small changes to the kernel radeon frame buffer code (to help it
> find the OF EDID, determine which ports are being used, stop playing with
> the TMDS_transmitter_cntl, etc
>
> We can pretty much almost fully support the new PowerMac G4's Apple just
> announced (as long as they opt for the Radeon 7500 card in the BTO).
>
> BTW: the sound volume problem in the kernel can be worked around with
> external speakers.
>
> Also, with this combination, XF 4.2.0 seems to work out of the box.
>
> So basically any distribution that wanted could simply provide a new
> installer built with one of Ben's latest kernels (with some added radeonfb
> patches), a recent kernel, and XF420 and you could easily claim support
> for the latest G4 machines.
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> Kevin
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