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diff --git a/Documentation/powerpc/smp.txt b/Documentation/powerpc/smp.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..5b581b849ff --- /dev/null +++ b/Documentation/powerpc/smp.txt @@ -0,0 +1,34 @@ + Information about Linux/PPC SMP mode +===================================================================== + +This document and the related code was written by me +(Cort Dougan, cort@fsmlabs.com) please email me if you have questions, +comments or corrections. + +Last Change: 3.31.99 + +If you want to help by writing code or testing different hardware please +email me! + +1. State of Supported Hardware + + PowerSurge Architecture - tested on UMAX s900, Apple 9600 + The second processor on this machine boots up just fine and + enters its idle loop. Hopefully a completely working SMP kernel + on this machine will be done shortly. + + The code makes the assumption of only two processors. The changes + necessary to work with any number would not be overly difficult but + I don't have any machines with >2 processors so it's not high on my + list of priorities. If anyone else would like do to the work email + me and I can point out the places that need changed. If you have >2 + processors and don't want to add support yourself let me know and I + can take a look into it. + + BeBox + BeBox support hasn't been added to the 2.1.X kernels from 2.0.X + but work is being done and SMP support for BeBox is in the works. + + CHRP + CHRP SMP works and is fairly solid. It's been tested on the IBM F50 + with 4 processors for quite some time now. |