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* as per [[https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1746355/ bug 1746355]], starting with f33 ppc64le images you need a Docker supporting cgroup v2.
* If you do not have, then add following host grub boot parameter <pre>systemd.unified_cgroup_hierarchy=0</pre>
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| style="border-width: 0;" | {{admon/tip |Getting Started with Fedora for Power:|
 
* '''Download''' from [https://alt.fedoraproject.org/alt/ Alternate Architectures]
* Join the Fedora for Power team on IRC in {{fpchat|#fedora-ppc}} on http://libera.chat
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= PowerPC/POWER Special Interest Group =
= PowerPC/POWER Special Interest Group =
* IRC: {{fpchat|#fedora-ppc}} on irc.libera.chat
* Mailing List: {{fplist|ppc}}


== Members ==
== Members ==
[[IgnacioVazquezAbrams| Ignacio Vazquez-Abrams]] <BR>
* [[User:sharkcz| Dan Horák]] (IBM IntelliStation 275)
[[PaulNasrat| Paul Nasrat]] <BR>
* [[User:than| Than Ngo]]
[[PeterLemenkov| Peter Lemenkov]] <BR>
* Mark Hamzy
* Mike Wolf
* [[User:Gustavold| Gustavo Luiz Duarte]]
* [[User:efi | Éric Fintzel]]
* [[User:menantea| Guy Menanteau]]
* [[User:sinnykumari| Sinny Kumari]]
 
== Stable Release, GPG keys ==


== Applications/Libraries of Interest ==
Fedora 32 is the latest stable release of Fedora for Power. It was announced on April, 2020. Please see [https://fedoramagazine.org/announcing-fedora-32/// the release announcement] for additional details or '''Download directly from [https://alt.fedoraproject.org/alt/ here].'''
* [http://mac-on-linux.sourceforge.net/ Mac-on-Linux] - virtualization solution for PowerPC


== Work needed ==
Fedora for Power uses now primary architectures GPG keys. Check [https://fedoraproject.org/keys The official Fedora GPG key list] for a list of primary/secondary keys per releases.
* [https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=219540 Game Glest not playable at PPC-arch]
 
* We need step-by-step tutorials describing HOWTO setup Wi-Fi, Apple Bluetooth Mouse and Keyboard, where to find JRE and so on. See the next links (from Ubuntu, Debian and YellowDog):
=== Release Notes ===
** [http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=224673 HOWTO: Apple Wireless Keyboard (Bluetooth)]  
* Fedora 32  (same release notes as referenced above, not specific for PowerPC) and  [https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Category:Fedora_32_PowerPC_Test_Results tests results and known bugs at GA time.]
** [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/PowerPCFAQ PowerPC FAQ]  
* [[Architectures/PowerPC/28|Fedora 28]] is last to support ppc64 (BE) but is EOL
** [http://johannes.sipsolutions.net/Projects/snd-aoa Notes abount snd-aoa kernel module]  
 
* [https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=239713 bootstrap ghc on ppc64]
== Supported Architectures ==
 
Only 64bit machines (little endian Power8 or newer) are supported now; (Fedora 22-28 supported big endian Power5 to Power8). 
 
32bit packages are not available anymore in F22 or newer. The last Fedora release with 32bit boot images was Fedora 17. Although it might be possible to install a 32bit F17 release and then update with the latest F21 packages, this is not supported by the Fedora PPC developers anymore.
 
Fedora 18 through Fedora 23 also includes several optimized packages for Power7 machines. These will be installed automatically if a Power7 processor is detected.  The focus for Fedora 24 and newer is on Power8 or newer hardware and the optimizations for these CPU types are handled through a different mechanism.
 
Fedora 25 able to be installed also on Mac G5 machine as per https://github.com/masterzorag/G5_ppc64-linux
 
Fedora 28 is last release for ppc64 (BE)
Due the limited resource and clear preference of the ppc64le architecture in any new developments, it was decided that ppc64 architecture will transfer into a maintenance mode where the new features (eg. Atomic Host compose) we plan for ppc64le won't be added, see  [https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/ppc@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/C23EQYITA4DQWM7CQF6LJC5ABXY2XIEM/ email] for details.
 
== Previous Releases ==
 
You can find information about previous Fedora for Power releases at [[Architectures/PowerPC/PreviousReleases]].
 
== Build System & Resources ==
 
===Koji===
 
====Rawhide====
On October 29, 2016 announcement was made to [https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/devel@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SBQOANIUYRRRJGK3BNN5WOYERMEVTD5V/ merge ppc64(le)] koji builds of packages with [http://koji.fedoraproject.org/koji/ primary koji].
 
To make a scratch build of package for ppc64 and ppc64le in Fedora rawhide, run:
  koji build --scratch --arch-override=ppc64,ppc64le rawhide yourpkg.src.rpm
 
=== PPC Shell access for debugging ===
[[user:sharkcz|Dan Horák ]] ([[fas:sharkcz|sharkcz]]) can provide you access to a PPC box for build debugging purposes. Just send him an e-mail with a request and a public SSH key.
fedora-infra team is also working on providing easier access to a PowerPC VM for debugging build issues. Once we have it ready, we will update this section.
 
== Bugzilla ==
 
* [https://bugzilla.redhat.com/buglist.cgi?query_format=advanced&rep_platform=powerpc&rep_platform=ppc64&rep_platform=ppc&bug_status=NEW&bug_status=ASSIGNED&bug_status=MODIFIED&product=Fedora&classification=Fedora List of currently open PowerPC bugs]
* [https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=179260 ExcludeArch for PowerPC]
* [[Architectures/BuildIssues|Power & s390x build issues]]  


Someone who interested should also watch [https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=179260 bug#179260]


== Links ==
== Links ==
* [http://www.ibm.com/chips/power/ Power homepage] <BR>
* [http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/ppc fedora-ppc mailing list] <BR>
* [http://lists.infradead.org/mailman/listinfo/fedora-ppc fedora-ppc mailing list] <BR>
* [[Architectures/PowerPC/PPC-hub-serverstatus|Special files and configuration on the PPC hub]]
* [http://www.ibm.com/systems/power/ Power homepage] <BR>
* [https://www.ibm.com/developerworks/community/wikis/home/wiki/W51a7ffcf4dfd_4b40_9d82_446ebc23c550?lang=en The PowerLinux Community Wiki] <BR>
* [http://www.power.org/ Power.org] <BR>
* [http://www.power.org/ Power.org] <BR>
* [http://www.ppczone.org/ PPCZone] <BR>
* [http://www.powerdeveloper.org/ powerdeveloper.org]
* [http://www.terrasoftsolutions.com/support/ YellowDogLinux support pages] <BR>
* [http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/lnxinfo/v3r0m0/index.jsp?topic=/liaae/lcon_Installing_Linux_on_System_p5.htm Installation docs] for IBM Power hardware <BR>
* http://www.powerdeveloper.org/
 


== See also ==
[[Category:Arch-specific SIGs]][[Category:SIGs]]
* [[PlayStation]]
[[Category:Fedora special-interest groups|PowerPC]]

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f33/f34 docker images need docker V20.10:
  • as per [bug 1746355], starting with f33 ppc64le images you need a Docker supporting cgroup v2.
  • If you do not have, then add following host grub boot parameter
    systemd.unified_cgroup_hierarchy=0
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Getting Started with Fedora for Power:

PowerPC/POWER Special Interest Group

Members

Stable Release, GPG keys

Fedora 32 is the latest stable release of Fedora for Power. It was announced on April, 2020. Please see the release announcement for additional details or Download directly from here.

Fedora for Power uses now primary architectures GPG keys. Check The official Fedora GPG key list for a list of primary/secondary keys per releases.

Release Notes

Supported Architectures

Only 64bit machines (little endian Power8 or newer) are supported now; (Fedora 22-28 supported big endian Power5 to Power8).

32bit packages are not available anymore in F22 or newer. The last Fedora release with 32bit boot images was Fedora 17. Although it might be possible to install a 32bit F17 release and then update with the latest F21 packages, this is not supported by the Fedora PPC developers anymore.

Fedora 18 through Fedora 23 also includes several optimized packages for Power7 machines. These will be installed automatically if a Power7 processor is detected. The focus for Fedora 24 and newer is on Power8 or newer hardware and the optimizations for these CPU types are handled through a different mechanism.

Fedora 25 able to be installed also on Mac G5 machine as per https://github.com/masterzorag/G5_ppc64-linux

Fedora 28 is last release for ppc64 (BE) Due the limited resource and clear preference of the ppc64le architecture in any new developments, it was decided that ppc64 architecture will transfer into a maintenance mode where the new features (eg. Atomic Host compose) we plan for ppc64le won't be added, see email for details.

Previous Releases

You can find information about previous Fedora for Power releases at Architectures/PowerPC/PreviousReleases.

Build System & Resources

Koji

Rawhide

On October 29, 2016 announcement was made to merge ppc64(le) koji builds of packages with primary koji.

To make a scratch build of package for ppc64 and ppc64le in Fedora rawhide, run:

  koji build --scratch --arch-override=ppc64,ppc64le rawhide yourpkg.src.rpm

PPC Shell access for debugging

Dan Horák (sharkcz) can provide you access to a PPC box for build debugging purposes. Just send him an e-mail with a request and a public SSH key. fedora-infra team is also working on providing easier access to a PowerPC VM for debugging build issues. Once we have it ready, we will update this section.

Bugzilla


Links