Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 16:53:04 -0400 From: Kris Kennaway <kris@obsecurity.org> To: "Patil, Kiran" <kiran.patil@intel.com> Cc: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Help : How to add new architecture support in FreeBSD? Message-ID: <20070420205304.GA39752@xor.obsecurity.org> In-Reply-To: <6B85D013FD84334FA0A4993A0E33D28A02CE2C63@orsmsx418.amr.corp.intel.com> References: <6B85D013FD84334FA0A4993A0E33D28A02CE2C63@orsmsx418.amr.corp.intel.com>
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On Fri, Apr 20, 2007 at 01:38:14PM -0700, Patil, Kiran wrote: > Resending with "Help" keyword in subject. > > > > I just joined this mailing list, SO please forgive me if I violate any > rule and please correct me if you can. > > > > Question : > > > > 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. > > > > Any pointer/info will be helpful. > > > > 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. > > > > 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
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