> > I don't know if something similar would be > > possible using binaries from Solaris 2.5.1 PPC? > > Geez .. that will be tough. First pass out of the gate should have > "some" > sort of nod towards backwards compatibility. But only a nod. > > > > > Please post a follow up on what you find. Others are interested. > > > > Jerry Kemp
That kind of Polaris_2.11 down to Solaris_2.5.1/2.6ppc backward compatibility would certainly be nice (would also allow us to run things like WABI_2.2d for example). But unfortunately is it a no go: 2.5.1/2.6beta had been running the ppc cpu in LSB mode (except a Sun-Labs internal MSB port [non-public study]). The ongoing Polaris port will run the ppc cpu in MSB byte-order (early design decision / offers the obvious benefits over LSB). Note: sparc is MSB x86 is LSB ppc can be booted into into either MSB xor LSB mode. -- martin _______________________________________________ opensolaris-discuss mailing list opensolaris-discuss@opensolaris.org
