Power Architecture is the engine that runs much network and communications equipment, such as Internet routers and switches, as well as consumer electronics such as set top boxes and game consoles. It even ran the computer controls for NASA’s Mars rover. The “Power” name is actually an acronym for Performance Optimization With Enhanced RISC.
Archive for May 1, 2007
Judicious Clocking Subdues Power-Architecture Cooling Needs
Keeping it cool is imperative in all kinds of applications. That’s why designers are increasingly turning to the 64-bit Power architecture, which always sits at the top of the list in power/performance ratios. Following that trend, PA Semi uses the single- or dual-core PWRficient PA6T-1628M and takes the ratio more than a few steps further…
What is the Future of Yellow Dog Linux on PowerPC Macintosh Computers?
Terra Soft intends to support the PowerPC Macs as long as we are able to do so … As the Fedora core moves forward, it is increasingly challenging to get even X working on an iMac G3. At some point, we just have to walk away. But not yet … (Note: Apple has already walked away from the G3 Macintoshes as of Mac OS X 10.5)
Newly Announced Yellow Dog Linux 5.0.1 for Sony PS3 now includes Wi-Fi!
Yellow Dog Linux v5.0.1 for the Sony Computer Entertainment PlayStation®3 adds greater than 500 package updates to v5.0 and now includes support for built-in wireless! The PS3 bootloader is now included on the DVD and USB printer issues have all been fixed.
WiFi is now available for Linux on the Sony PlayStation3!
Finally! You have to be a member of YDL.net enhanced to get the new PS3 wifi enabled kernel, but if you are, here are the instructions on how to get the new kernel and what you need to do to get it working!
