Linux on ML310

[Grant Likely]

On 11/23/07, narendra sisodiya <narendra.sisodiya at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi, I am working ML310 XUP virtex2Pro board. My task is to port a Linux
> 2.4.26 on PowerPC405. I am on the mid way
> I have following question.
>
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> Why in every document Linux kernel 2.4.26 is used, can i use 2.6.xx version.
> If yes what will be the modifications,

Mainline 2.6.x has support for the virtex device but it is missing
some drivers for EMAC, TEMAC and some other devices.

You can get the drivers from my tree at http://git.secretlab.ca/ or
from the xilinx git server http://git.xilinx.com

> In document some are using busybox for making root file system and in some
> Yellow Dog Linux. so what are the such possible options?

Yellow Dog isn't a very good choice for the ppc405 with no floating
point unit.  Use an embedded distro like ELDK, or build your own using
buildroot or openembedded

> If any body has done some project then Please share your experience with me.
>
>
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> Narendra Sisodiya
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