OpenBSD/macppc runs on the PowerPC-based Macintosh systems from the
-``New World'' family, i.e. all Apple computers from the iMac to
+"New World" family, i.e. all Apple computers from the iMac to
the PowerPC G5 DC. It does not run on any unsupported
models.
-
+
A mailing list dedicated to the OpenBSD/macppc port is available at
-ppc@openbsd.org.
+ppc@openbsd.org.
To join the OpenBSD/macppc mailing list, send a message body of "subscribe
ppc" to
majordomo@openbsd.org.
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subscribing.
+
-
-
History:
+
History:
The OpenBSD/macppc port started as OpenBSD/powerpc, and was initially
@@ -53,17 +50,19 @@
-
Current status:
+
Current status:
Currently, all the hardware listed in the
supported hardware section below boots
multi-user, supports most, if not all, of the on-board devices, and is
generally usable.
+
After the 4.0 release basic support for "Old World" machines was
committed. Most machines are able to netboot and completing bootloader
support is in progress.
+
The X Window System is supported on all MacPPC systems.
Most ATI graphics adapters and some NVIDIA graphics adapters are
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Directions on enabling the accelerated X server can be found
-in the /usr/X11R6/README file on the installed system.
+in the /usr/X11R6/README file on the installed system.
-
Supported hardware:
+
Supported hardware:
-
-
Supported models
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-To help us improve the accuracy of this list, PLEASE
+To help us improve the accuracy of this list, PLEASEsend your dmesg after installation
to dmesg@openbsd.org.
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The latest supported OpenBSD/macppc release is
@@ -485,25 +482,27 @@
CD image (installXX.iso)
With the CD inserted in the cdrom drive, powering the machine on
- while leaving the ``C'' key pressed will bootstrap the installation
+ while leaving the "C" key pressed will bootstrap the installation
procedure.
Alternatively, the CD can be booted at the Open Firmware prompt, with
-
+
+
boot cd:,ofwboot 6.5/macppc/bsd.rd
-
+
Mac OS based boot
- If the system disk is shared with Mac OS, the ofwboot bootloader
- and the bsd.rd installation media can be copied to the first HFS
+ If the system disk is shared with Mac OS, the ofwboot bootloader
+ and the bsd.rd installation media can be copied to the first HFS
or HFS+ partition.
Then the installation procedure can be booted at the Open Firmware prompt,
with
-
+
+
boot hd:,ofwboot bsd.rd
-
+
-
Multiboot/Shared HFS disks:
+
Multiboot/Shared HFS disks:
Having OpenBSD multiboot, or share, a disk with Mac OS X/Mac OS 9
is possible as long as the disk is first partitioned with the
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install a shared disk.
Standalone (no Mac OS present) installation is also supported.
-
Boot device considerations:
+
Boot device considerations:
Modern MacPPC systems have two IDE interfaces (called Ultra and IDE), each of
which can have two devices on them (ultra0, ultra1, ide0, ide1).
@@ -530,18 +529,18 @@
prompt for a root drive or fail.
-
ultra0 is always a valid root drive.
-
ultra1 is valid as a root disk, as long as ultra0
+
ultra0 is always a valid root drive.
+
ultra1 is valid as a root disk, as long as ultra0
is a hard drive, not a non-hard disk ATAPI device.
-
ide1 (Zip drive bay) is valid as a root disk if no hard drive is
- located at ultra1,
-
ide0 (cdrom) is valid as a root drive only if no hard
+
ide1 (Zip drive bay) is valid as a root disk if no hard drive is
+ located at ultra1,
+
ide0 (cdrom) is valid as a root drive only if no hard
drives are connected to the Ultra bus.
-
Known Problems
+
Known Problems
Laptop systems may power off within 2-5 minutes if the lid is closed
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-
Other Features
+
Other Features
<CTRL><CMD><POWER> on ADB (not USB) keyboards
will reset the computer.