Re:Linux Kernel Is Still Seeing Driver Work for the Macintos...
by cbmuser on Monday June 29, 2020 @02:46AM
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> Any people running Linux on some rare old hardware care to share why?
It's called retro-computing and it's simply a hobby. You could also ask why people are fixing, maintaining and driving around with cars that are decades old.
It's also a very good method to learn everything about kernel development and maintenance. On x86, there are enough people looking at and working on the code, so you will have a hard time to find things for improvment.
The m68k port, on the other hand, has many places where you can help with improving the code and therefore get your feet wet with kernel development.
Re:Linux Kernel Is Still Seeing Driver Work for the Macintos...
by Haemm0r on Monday June 29, 2020 @03:41AM
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Maybe some companies are interested in this as well. As I know from work, the PLC manufacturer Pilz [1] e.g. uses 68k type CPUs in some of the products.
It's called retro-computing and it's simply a hobby. You could also ask why people are fixing, maintaining and driving around with cars that are decades old.
It's also a very good method to learn everything about kernel development and maintenance. On x86, there are enough people looking at and working on the code, so you will have a hard time to find things for improvment.
The m68k port, on the other hand, has many places where you can help with improving the code and therefore get your feet wet with kernel development.