Re: PowerPC TODO list

[Michael Lorenz <macallan%netbsd.org@localhost>]

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Hello

On Apr 25, 2008, at 11:47, Tim Rightnour wrote:
> On 25-Apr-2008 Michael Lorenz wrote:

> > > Audio support for IBM/RS6000 on ofppc.
> >
> > Isn't that some off the shelf ISA thingie? At least in some machines?
>
> Sorta.  I'm playing with the one on prep right now, which is a  
> CS4232.  I have
> the DAC working, and can play audio files, and they run the dma  
> engine, and
> take the appropriate amount of time, but no sound at all.  I  
> suspect something
> in the various mutes, outputs, etc.

some sparc(64) boxes use the CS4231, not sure how similar they are.  
See src/sys/dev/ic/cs4231*

> > > Make ofctl work on ofppc.
> >
> > What's the problem here? It works fine on macppc, shark and sparc64.
>
> Supposedly on the pegasos, it panics.  On the rs/6000, there are  
> more serious
> issues, as the rs6000 responds differently to certain commands,  
> like nextprop,
> and will loop over the properties again.  Basically, firmware  
> wierdness.

Eww. Same with sparc and OBP 2.x

have fun
Michael

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