About NetBSD/macppc
NetBSD/macppc is a relatively new NetBSD port. The first binary
release for macppc was NetBSD
1.4. It supports most Apple Power Macintosh
computers with PowerPC processors and Open Firmware. For older
(680x0-based) Macintosh computers, see NetBSD/mac68k. There is also
an experimental NetBSD/bebox
port for Be, Inc's PowerPC-based BeBox.
Almost all PPC Macs introduced after August 7, 1995
are supported. There is a complete
list with details.
NetBSD/macppc News
- 2001-11-02: IDE problems with some newer machines running NetBSD 1.5.2
- It appears that there might be some issues with newer models which
support ATA4 devices in NetBSD 1.5.2. There is no immediate
workaround, you should post to
port-macppc@netbsd.org for assistance. There are two reports of
the latest firmware update (4.1.9) from Apple introducing this problem
on a previously working system, the iMac (Summer 2000).
- 2001-09-13: NetBSD 1.5.2 released
- NetBSD 1.5.2 released
with support for 21 architectures. More information is available in
the 1.5.2 release
announcement.
- 2001-08-04: Binary Packages
- Over 350 MB of binary
packages are available for NetBSD 1.5.1 and later.
- 2001-08-02: New -current snapshot available
- A new -current snapshot based on 2001-08-01 sources is now available
in the NetBSD/macppc
snapshot
area of the ftp server.
- 2001-07-11: NetBSD 1.5.1 released
- NetBSD 1.5.1 released
with support for 21 architectures. More information is available in
the 1.5.1 release
announcement.
- 2001-04-08: Warning about Apple's 4.1.7 or 4.1.8 Firmware
- Apple recently released a new version of firmware for recent
models. There are two reports of PowerBook G4 machines being
unable to boot NetBSD after this upgrade. Also, many people
are having problems with their third-party RAM. See this
discussion on www.macfixit.com before deciding to upgrade.
- 2001-03-31: 1.4.3A snapshot available
- A NetBSD/macppc 1.4.3A snapshot based off of netbsd-1-4 sources as of
2001-03-24 is now available in the NetBSD/macppc
snapshot
area of the ftp server.
Archive of NetBSD/macppc news items
Supported System Models
Systems for which support was added in NetBSD 1.5.1 are marked
(1.5.1). Systems for
which support is only available in NetBSD-current are marked (current).
If you successfully install on a system not listed here, tell us!
Apple
- iMac (Bondi Blue)
- iMac (5 Flavors)
- iMac (Slot Loading)
- iMac (Summer 2000)
- iMac (Early 2001) (1.5.1)
- iBook and iBook SE
(1.5.1)
- iBook (Dual USB)
(1.5.1)
- Performa 4400, 54xx, 5500, 6300/160, 6360, 6400, 6500
- Power Macintosh 7300, 7600, 8500
- Power Macintosh 7500 with new CPU card
- Power Macintosh 8600/200,250,300
- Power Macintosh 9500/120,133
- Power Macintosh 9500/150,180,180MP,200
- Power Macintosh 9600/200,233,300,350
- Power Macintosh (Beige) G3 Minitower, Desktop, All-in-One
- Power Macintosh (Blue and White) G3
- Power Macintosh G4/350,400 (PCI)
- Power Macintosh G4/350,400,450,500 (AGP)
- Power Macintosh G4 Cube
- Power Macintosh G4/400, 450MP, 500MP (Gigabit Ethernet)
- Power Macintosh G4/466, 533, 667, 733 (Digital Audio)
- Power Macintosh G4/733, 867, 800MP (Quicksilver)
(current)
- PowerBook 2400, 3400, G3, and G3 Series
- PowerBook (FireWire)
(1.5.1)
- PowerBook G4 (Titanium)
(1.5.1)
- PowerBook G4 (Gigabit Ethernet)
(current)
- Apple Network Server 500 and 700
Clones
- APS Tech M*Power 604e/2000
- Motorola Starmax 3000, 4000, 5000, 5500
- PowerComputing PowerBase
- PowerComputing PowerCenter, PowerCenter Pro, PowerCurve, PowerTower
- PowerComputing PowerTower Pro, PowerWave
- UMAX S900
- UMAX Apus 2000, Apus 3000, C500, C600
Similar systems may be supported. We recommend that you consult the
Model support page for more information.
The earliest PowerPC machines lack Open Firmware, and
are not yet supported in NetBSD. mkLinux is the only free unix
that supports them, although if you are interested in porting to
these models you should post to port-macppc@netbsd.org.
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