let me see if I understand the process properly as I can't get it to work the way I expect it to. Download the iso (for today, we'll stick with 12.3 to eliminate issues from builds of 13.1) http://download.opensuse.org/ports/ppc/distribution/12.3/iso/openSUSE-12.3-N... create a "disk" image file to work with qemu-img create -f raw ppc.img 8G boot the iso in a qemu environment, I haven't gotten this to work yet, not a qemu expert can you help as I am probably doing something stupid. qemu-system-ppc -nographic -hda ppc.img -cdrom /path/to/iso -m 512 -cpu e500v2 -M ppce500 (terminal freezes) After install, copy partitions to disk usable by the board As for the kernel, you are suggesting a custom compile? David Byte Sr. Technology Strategist, OEM SUSE dbyte@novell.com (P)918.230.2771www.suse.com https://www.suse.com/partners/integrated-systems/

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Alexander Graf 10/26/2013 12:03 AM >>> Hi David,

I am running openSUSE on a similar board. Just - install it on a random 32bit ppc box (use qemu if you don't have one) - copy the rootfs onto a storage accessible from your e500mc - build and use your own kernel Anything bootloader related won't work, but the rest is fine. Alex Am 26.10.2013 um 05:44 schrieb "David Byte" :

Here is board reference information: http://www.freescale.com/webapp/sps/site/prod_summary.jsp?code=TWR-P1025

It has a uboot environment, which I have a rudimentary understanding of how it works, but not how to create an appropriate installer or image for it.

Any help would be graciously accepted. I am even willing to connect you up on my RPi via ssh so you can see the board via the serial port.

I am definitely sucking from a firehose on this one.

David Byte Sr. Technology Strategist, OEM SUSE dbyte@novell.com (P)918.230.2771www.suse.com https://www.suse.com/partners/integrated-systems/

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"David Byte" 10/25/2013 9:34 PM >>> OK, I am a complete noob to Linux for Power, but I have a partner (Servergy) who is working on some stuff for 32bit Power (Peter Czanik this adds more info to your question from last month).

I am looking for primer on linux for power.. I have a Freescale TWR-P1025 board in my hands and would love to get openSUSE running on it.

Can anyone give me some guidance on where to start?

David Byte Sr. Technology Strategist, OEM SUSE dbyte@novell.com (P)918.230.2771www.suse.com https://www.suse.com/partners/integrated-systems/

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