The Linux/APUS Doc'n'FAQ

Jesper Skov

This document contains frequently asked questions (and answers) about Linux/APUS (Linux for Amiga PowerUp Systems) as well as general documentation of the Linux/APUS port.

Table of Contents

1. First Stop

2. Introduction

Linux ports
Document Changes

3. Getting The Kernel

The Kernel Images

Included Hardware Drivers
Included Software Drivers

4. Installing

Files Required For Booting

Booting Linux/APUS

Booting via GUI
Linux/APUS Memory Restrictions

The First Step

Preparing Partitions

Installing a RedHat System

RedHat/PPC R5/1999 Installation
RedHat/PPC Installation
RedHat/Rough Cuts Installation

Installing a Debian System

Installation

Software With Known Problems

5. Applications

X

X and graphics cards
Custom XF86Config for CyberGfx users
X on PAL-lace or NTSC-lace screens
Exotic X problems :)

Compiling Applications

6. Working Hardware And Drivers

7. Known Problems

To Do - Kernel
To Do - The Linux/APUS Doc'n'FAQ

8. Reporting Problems/Getting Help

Etiquette
The Usenet News Group
The Linux/APUS Kernel List
The Linux/APUS FAQ Contribution Email Address

9. Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions
RedHat/PPC Related Questions
Debian Related Questions

10. History

11. People

Phase5 Appointed Developers
Contributors
Contributing

12. Links

Linux Links

Software Packages
Related CyberStorm/PPC and Amiga DOS Sites

13. SunSITE Denmark

Linux/APUS Mirror Sites

14. Developer Sections

The Kernel Diffs

Recompiling Your Own Kernel

Kernel Debugging

Interactive Debugging
Non-interactive Debugging

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