Re: kernel support of MPC8XX series

Wolfgang,

Thanks for your information.  For the embedded system that I am going to
develop, kernel 2.4 and PCMCIA is a must.  Have you get them working on
MPC8XX platform, especially MPC855?  I have read the HOWTO, it just tell me
MPC8XX is support without any specific information.

Regards,
Leonard Ye

At 03:47 PM 3/30/2001, Wolfgang Denk wrote:

Hi Leonard,

in message [ref] you wrote:

quoted

Just want to ask a very simple question. How is the kernel support on
MPC8XX series, especially on the MPC855 and MPC860? I will be very happy if
kernel 2.4 can be used and PCMCIA is support as well.

Kernel support for the 8xx has been available for well over 2  years.
We use it in many customer projects.

PCMCIA support is available, too, but need some  work,  depending  on
hwat  you  are  going  to  do.  For  most embedded systems the PCMCIA
package is just overkill, so simpler solutions may  be  useful  -  we
have done this for storage devices (hard disks, CompactFlash, etc.).

Feel free to ask if you need details.

In the meantime, check the excellent embedded PPC FAQ at
http://penguinppc.org/usr/embedded/howto/PowerPC-Embedded-HOWTO.html

Wolfgang Denk

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