> I think a port to x86-64 is an excellent idea, but I also think that
> you're worrying about it too far in advance. As you say, the x86-64
> project is working on getting gcc ported, which is important chunk of
> work. As such, it's probably best to not worry about a FreeBSD port
> until after they're done and have linux up and running on the processors.
Probably true. I'm just trying to feel out who else is interested.
> Once that's done, it'll probably be a matter to send a clawhammer
> system and a large box of cheese and crackers to the guys who did the
> freebsd alpha port. If the architecture is actually so similar to x86,
> it should only take them a few weekends. :)
>
> (Alternative options include Matt Dillon splurge-buying a clawhammer
> system at CompUSA and doing the port himself... the likelihood of such a
> plan seems to hinge on how much free time he has, though. Maybe send him
> cheese, crackers, and a CompUSA ad to help the process along.)
I will prepare large shipments of cheese and crackers immediately. :)
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