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author | Miod Vallat <miod@cvs.openbsd.org> | 2001-12-02 00:15:46 +0000 |
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committer | Miod Vallat <miod@cvs.openbsd.org> | 2001-12-02 00:15:46 +0000 |
commit | 56ba05184793afd6bfbc2632ed83915cbe8e82b4 (patch) | |
tree | ed1db6c6e3a00f236c1d71abea1879bef58d74d5 /distrib/notes/mac68k | |
parent | bf5e139965992e1ad6e9fb225b5166068eee89fb (diff) |
Add a few useful details to the mac68k installation notes, based on feedback
from "Dave C." <aq820@hwcn.org>
Also, sync supported hardware list with mac68k.html..
Diffstat (limited to 'distrib/notes/mac68k')
-rw-r--r-- | distrib/notes/mac68k/contents | 3 | ||||
-rw-r--r-- | distrib/notes/mac68k/hardware | 18 | ||||
-rw-r--r-- | distrib/notes/mac68k/xfer | 12 |
3 files changed, 23 insertions, 10 deletions
diff --git a/distrib/notes/mac68k/contents b/distrib/notes/mac68k/contents index a58124bd578..d45b1e77c43 100644 --- a/distrib/notes/mac68k/contents +++ b/distrib/notes/mac68k/contents @@ -47,14 +47,17 @@ this directory are as follows: This MacOS program is used to load the OpenBSD kernel and start the operating system. In all cases, you will need to download this file. + [ 416K binhexed, 740K uncompressed ] Installer_1.2.sea.hqx This is the MacOS program used to install downloaded sets (such as those from the bins directory) onto a BSD partition. It is necessary in either the case of a fresh install or an upgrade. + [ 736K binhexed, 1.5M uncompressed ] Mkfs_1.45.sea.hqx A MacOS program to build BSD filesystems on various partitions you have created (see below). You will need this if you are performing a new installation. + [ 96K binhexed, 100K uncompressed ] diff --git a/distrib/notes/mac68k/hardware b/distrib/notes/mac68k/hardware index 761fa766cf7..db64bdc179d 100644 --- a/distrib/notes/mac68k/hardware +++ b/distrib/notes/mac68k/hardware @@ -21,9 +21,9 @@ and/or FPU are required if they are not provided by default with the machine. Mac II, Mac IIx, Mac IIcx, Mac IIci, Mac SE/30, Mac IIsi, Mac IIvx, Mac IIvi, Performa 600, Centris 650, - Color Classic, Classic II, LC520, LC550, Mac LCIII, Performa 4xx, - LCII, LCIII, MacTV, Quadra 610, Quadra 650, Quadra 840, Quadra - 840AV, Quadra 800, Quadra 700, Duo Series, + Color Classic, Classic II, LC520, LC550, Performa 4xx, LCII, + LCIII, MacTV, Quadra 610, Quadra 700, Quadra 650, Quadra 800, + Quadra 840AV, some Duo Series, Powerbook 180 and 180c, PB140, PB145, PB145B, PB160, PB170, PB165, PB165c @@ -38,13 +38,20 @@ Supported devices on all of the above systems {:-include-:}: Ethernet cards based on the Natl. Semiconductor 8390 (Asante, Apple, and a few others) Some ethernet cards based on the SONIC chip including internal - Ethernet on many of Apple's Quadras. + Ethernet on many of Apple's non-AV Quadras/Centrises and + PowerBook 500 series. Some systems will boot and are usable from an external terminal (serial tty or SL/IP): LC475, Performa 475, Quadra 605 possibly others +Some systems are reportedly almost supported: + LC/Performa575 (if 68LC040 replaced with a 68040) + LC/Performa630 (if 68LC040 replaced with a 68040, and booted from an + external SCSI drive) + PowerBook 550c (but the internal SCSI drive is not supported yet) + What isn't supported, but often asked about: PowerPC-based Macs. They are supported by the OpenBSD/macppc port. @@ -53,3 +60,6 @@ What isn't supported, but often asked about: itself contains a major bug which is presently being worked on. However, machines such as the Centris 605 don't work right now. + LCPDS ethernet cards. + Apple Communication Slot (CS) ethernet cards. + Quadra/Centris AV series' onboard MACE ethernet. diff --git a/distrib/notes/mac68k/xfer b/distrib/notes/mac68k/xfer index 3f0891d3858..bdb77951bf5 100644 --- a/distrib/notes/mac68k/xfer +++ b/distrib/notes/mac68k/xfer @@ -1,9 +1,9 @@ -Installation is really only supported from the local Macintosh -hard drive or from an AppleShare volume. This means that you'll -need at least enough room for the largest file that you will have -to install. This is the 18.5M base{:--:}OSrev file. There has been talk -of allowing an install from split files. If you have the time, -desire, and knowledge, please feel free to add that functionality. +Installation is really only supported from the local Macintosh hard drive or +from an AppleShare volume. This means that you'll need at least enough room +on the HFS partition or AppleShare volume for the largest file that you will +have to install. There has been talk of allowing an install from split +files. If you have the time, desire, and knowledge, please feel free to add +that functionality. You will also need to collect the MacOS tools: Mkfs, |