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From: Kris Kennaway <kris@obsecurity.org>
To: "Patil, Kiran" <kiran.patil@intel.com>
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Subject: Re: Help : How to add new architecture support in FreeBSD?
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On Fri, Apr 20, 2007 at 01:38:14PM -0700, Patil, Kiran wrote:
> Resending with "Help" keyword in subject.
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> I just joined this mailing list, SO please forgive me if I violate any
> rule and please correct me if you can.
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> Question :
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> I have been tasked to add support for new architecture  ( e.g.of
> architectures are - alpha, amd64, i386, etc likewise we are going to
> have new architecture ) in FreeBSD. Are there any known
> documents/BKMs/collateral regarding this.
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> Any pointer/info will be helpful.
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> I believe, I am looking for collateral which explains or outlines
> changes required in different config files/makefiles/etc.. to add
> support for new architecture.
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> Thanks in advance.

I am not aware of anything, you will have to study the source code and
CVS history to learn how to do it.  You're going to need to develop a
detailed understanding of the FreeBSD architecture anyway.  If you
have specific questions about something, you can ask on one of the
appropriate technical mailing lists (e.g. hackers)

Kris