summaryrefslogtreecommitdiff
path: root/distrib/notes/mac68k
diff options
context:
space:
mode:
authorMiod Vallat <miod@cvs.openbsd.org>2001-12-02 00:15:46 +0000
committerMiod Vallat <miod@cvs.openbsd.org>2001-12-02 00:15:46 +0000
commit56ba05184793afd6bfbc2632ed83915cbe8e82b4 (patch)
treeed1db6c6e3a00f236c1d71abea1879bef58d74d5 /distrib/notes/mac68k
parentbf5e139965992e1ad6e9fb225b5166068eee89fb (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/contents3
-rw-r--r--distrib/notes/mac68k/hardware18
-rw-r--r--distrib/notes/mac68k/xfer12
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,