CRUX PPC 2.5 Release Candidate 2

CRUX PPC 2.5rc2 is now available. CRUX PPC 2.5rc2 32/64 bit multilib includes kernel-2.6.28.5, glibc 2.8, gcc 4.3.3 and binutils 2.19.1 . please stay tuned and give us a feedback on the forum topic: http://cruxppc.sunsite.dk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=220 ftp://ftp.crux.it/cruxppc/test/crux-ppc-2.5rc2.iso ftp://ftp.crux.it/cruxppc/test/crux-ppc-2.5rc2.iso.md5

CRUX PPC full 64bit is coming soon

I know, It’s a bit frustrating to own a 64bit machine and run 32bit binaries … so I’ve bootstrapped a 64bit CRUX-PPC system. CRUX-PPC 64bit as the 32bit version will be (is) based on a multilib toolchain this make possible to compile 32bit binaries (and run 32bit binaries). CRUX-PPC 64bit share the 32bit version ones, … Continue reading CRUX PPC full 64bit is coming soon →

CRUX PPC 2.5 is on the way!

Finally we have the first public release candidate for CRUX-PPC 2.5. CRUX-PPC 2.5 is based on a 64/32 bit multilib with glib-2.8, gcc-4.3.x, binutils-2.19. The userland tools are 32bit. I’ve tested this rc only on the YDL PowerStation and the Sam440ep (you know, my iBook is dead!). Please test it and give us some feedback … Continue reading CRUX PPC 2.5 is on the way! →

Call for a PowerPC based notebook

My iBook is definetevly dead. Altough I’m owning (as a CRUX-PPC developer) an YDL PowerStation and a Sam440ep, I feel more difficult developing for the PowerPC architecture without a notebook based on that, because I can’t carry with me that machine (PowerStation and Sam440ep) as a notebook, and I have to go about everyday to … Continue reading Call for a PowerPC based notebook →

CRUX PPC 2.4 Released!

The long waited CRUX PPC version 2.4 multilib is now available. Supports Apple 32bit “NewWorld” G3, G4 and Apple 64bit G5, Genesi PegasosII and Efika, Acube Sam440ep, YDL Powerstation, IBM Intellistation POWER 185 and IBM Chrp 32bit. To increase CRUX PPC usability and enjoyability, starting from 2.4 we do provide ports and pre-compiled for the … Continue reading CRUX PPC 2.4 Released! →

Linux Day 2008

I’ll be with the CRUX PPC Team at the next linux day in Naples organized by the NaLUG. For more info chek the official site: http://www.nalug.net/linuxday08/. .