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Date:      Fri, 12 Jun 2020 00:23:37 -0700
From:      Chris <bsd-lists@BSDforge.com>
To:        freebsd-ppc <freebsd-ppc@freebsd.org>
Subject:   Re: PowerPC, or PowerPC64?
Message-ID:  <2303438c8ff0596513fa5abd5795998f@udns.ultimatedns.net>
In-Reply-To: <3424aac16934486dc4fcf699a8393567@udns.ultimatedns.net>

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On Thu, 11 Jun 2020 23:58:17 -0700 bsd-lists@BSDforge.com said

> Apologies for my ignorance. But I attempted to install
> FreeBSD on a dual G4 I have a couple years ago. But was
> unsuccessful. I'd like to make another attempt in hopes
> all the work Mark has been doing will improve my experience.
> But I'm not clear whether I should choose the PPC or PPC64
> (install) image. The hardware doc[1] only indicates PowerPC --
> that is; powerpc will install on any powerpc with USB ports.
> 
> Thank you in advance for any insight into this, and sorry for
> my ignorance.
> 
> [1] https://www.freebsd.org/releases/11.4R/hardware.html
Sorry for the noise. I was able to find the answer here[2]
Looks like I'm 32bits, and need the PowerPC install image.

[2] https://www.freebsd.org/platforms/ppc.html

--Chris
> 
> --Chris




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