Apply patch from Shyamal Prasad updating powerpc port page

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english/ports/powerpc/index.wml: 1.64 -> 1.65

1 files changed, 41 insertions, 43 deletions

diff --git a/english/ports/powerpc/index.wml b/english/ports/powerpc/index.wml
index 7ba7206d548..c0015c2e180 100644
--- a/english/ports/powerpc/index.wml
+++ b/english/ports/powerpc/index.wml
@@ -6,23 +6,28 @@
 <p>
 <img src="pics/ppc750.jpg" alt="PPC-750 picture" align="right">
  The PowerPC is a <a href="http://www.foldoc.org/foldoc/foldoc.cgi?query=RISC">\
- RISC</a> microprocessor
- developed by <a href="http://www.chips.ibm.com/products/powerpc/">IBM</a>
- and <a href="http://mot-sps.com/">Motorola</a>.
- The first such chip was the 601, released in 1992. After that, the 603 and
- 604 series were developed, then 750, also known as the G3, after which came
- the G4 series.
- For more information on the supported PowerPC hardware, please refer
- to the <a href="http://penguinppc.org/about/intro.php#hardware">compatibility list</a>.
+ RISC</a> microprocessor architecture 
+ developed by <a href="http://www.ibm.com/products/powerpc/">IBM</a>, 
+ <a href="http://motorola.com/">Motorola</a> and <a
+ href="www.apple.com">Apple</a>.  The PowerPC architecture allows both
+ 64-bit and 32-bit implementations (the 64-bit implementation includes
+ the 32-bit implementation).  The first PowerPC microprocessor was the
+ 601, a 32-bit implementation released in 1992. Several other 32-bit
+ implementations have since been released, including the 603, 604, 750
+ (G3), 7400 (G4) and the PowerQUICC embedded communications
+ processors. 64-bit implementations include the 620, POWER4, POWER5
+ and the 970 (G5).
 </p>
 
 <p> 
  Linux for the PowerPC was first released at the 2.2.x version of
- the kernel. The primary resource for PowerPC Linux development is
- <a href="http://penguinppc.org/">penguinppc</a>, which includes
- the latest released and development
- <a href="http://penguinppc.org/dev/kernel.shtml">Linux PowerPC kernel
- sources</a>.
+ the kernel. A key resource for PowerPC Linux development is <a
+ href="http://penguinppc.org/">penguinppc</a>. PowerPC support in the
+ Linux kernel is now developed as part of the `main' Linux kernel at
+ <a href="http://kernel.org">kernel.org</a>. For more information on
+ the PowerPC hardware supported by Linux please refer to the <a
+ href="http://penguinppc.org/about/intro.php#hardware">compatibility
+ list</a>.
 </p>
 
 <p>
@@ -36,22 +41,19 @@
 
 <p>
  Debian PowerPC port was first officially released with Debian GNU/Linux 2.2
- (`potato'). Support for PowerPC is maintained in the release 3.0 (`woody').
+ (`potato'). Support for PowerPC is maintained in the release 3.1 (`sarge').
  Please see the <a href="$(HOME)/releases/stable/powerpc/release-notes/">
  release notes</a> and <a href="$(HOME)/releases/stable/powerpc/">\
  installation manual</a> for more information.
 </p>
 
-
-<h2>Important!</h2>
-
-<h3>Linux Keycodes</h3>
-
 <p>
- When upgrading from Potato to Woody or changing kernels, there is
- some <a href="keycodes">important information</a> you should be aware
- of regarding a change in keyboard coding. This could save you some
- time and headaches!
+ Please note that the Sarge release does not currently support 64-bit
+ execution environments when used with 64-bit processors (e.g. a
+ POWER4 or G5). A 64-bit environment is planned for a future release
+ (see discussion on the <a
+ href="http://lists.debian.org/debian-powerpc">debian-powerpc</a>
+ mailing list for the latest information).
 </p> 
 
 <h3>Installation</h3>
@@ -72,6 +74,9 @@
 </p>
 
 <ul>
+<li>William R. Sowerbutts' <a
+         href="http://www.sowerbutts.com/linux-mac-mini/">Installing
+         Debian GNU/Linux on the Mac Mini</a>
 <li>Jesus Climent's <a href="http://www.hispalinux.es/~data/ibook/">
        Installing Debian 3.0 on an iBook2</a>
 <li>Branden Robinson's <a href="http://people.debian.org/~branden/ibook.html">
@@ -86,6 +91,14 @@
        A German Debian GNU/Linux iBook2 HowTo</a>
 <li><a href="http://seb.france.free.fr/linux/ibookG4/iBookG4-howto.html">
        Installing Debian GNU/Linux on an iBook 3.3 (G4)</a> by Sébastien FRANÇOIS
+<li><a href="http://lists.debian.org/debian-powerpc/2002/07/msg00858.html">
+      Debian network installation on IBM RS/6000 44P-170 (POWER3)
+      HOWTO</a> by Rolf Brudeseth
+<li> Installing Debian GNU/Linux on a p630 LPAR (7028-6C4) - <a
+     href="http://people.debian.org/~fmw/p630-LPAR-Debian-en.txt">English</a>
+     and <a
+     href="http://people.debian.org/~fmw/p630-LPAR-Debian-de.txt">German</a>
+     (Florian M. Weps)
 </ul>
 
 <p> 
@@ -100,27 +113,12 @@
  this kernel.
 </p>
  
-<p><a href="http://lists.debian.org/debian-powerpc/2002/07/msg00858.html">
-      Debian network installation on IBM RS/6000 44P-170 (POWER3) HOWTO</a> by Rolf Brudeseth</p>
-
-<p>Installing Debian GNU/Linux on a p630 LPAR (7028-6C4) - 
-      <a href="http://people.debian.org/~fmw/p630-LPAR-Debian-en.txt">English</a> and 
-      <a href="http://people.debian.org/~fmw/p630-LPAR-Debian-de.txt">German</a> (Florian M. Weps)
-</p>
-
 <p>
- For the newest PowerPC systems from Apple, the XServe and WindTunnel
- PowerMacs, <b>yaboot</b> version 1.3.8 or newer is required. This 
- version is not available in the stable (woody) installer, but may be
- downloaded from <a href="http://penguinppc.org/projects/yaboot/">Yaboot's Home</a>. 
- The <a href="inst/yaboot-howto/">Yaboot HOWTO</a> is also available.</p>
-
-<p> 
- The Titanium G4 17" Powermac has two issues: the 100MHz bus and
- the USB controller. The newest Windtunnel Macs also have a USB issue,
- due to a new USB card supplier. You will need a benh kernel &gt; 2.4.21
- to install on these machines.  </p>
-
+ When upgrading from Potato to Woody or upgrading really old kernels,
+ there is some <a href="keycodes">important information</a> you should
+ be aware of regarding a change in keyboard coding. This could save
+ you some time and headaches!
+</p>
 
 <h3>Links - Documentation</h3>