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* doc/guix.texi (GNU Distribution): Document support for powerpc64le-linux as
a "technology preview."
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@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ Copyright @copyright{} 2015 Taylan Ulrich Bayırlı/Kammer@*
Copyright @copyright{} 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021 Leo Famulari@* Copyright @copyright{} 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021 Leo Famulari@*
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@ -523,6 +523,17 @@ supported; in particular, there is no ongoing work to ensure that this
architecture still works. Should someone decide they wish to revive this architecture still works. Should someone decide they wish to revive this
architecture then the code is still available. architecture then the code is still available.
@item powerpc64le-linux
little-endian 64-bit Power ISA processors, Linux-Libre kernel. This
includes POWER9 systems such as the
@uref{https://www.fsf.org/news/talos-ii-mainboard-and-talos-ii-lite-mainboard-now-fsf-certified-to-respect-your-freedom,
RYF Talos II mainboard}. This platform is available as a "technology
preview": although it is supported, substitutes are not yet available
from the build farm (@pxref{Substitutes}), and some packages may fail to
build (@pxref{Tracking Bugs and Patches}). That said, the Guix
community is actively working on improving this support, and now is a
great time to try it and get involved!
@end table @end table
With Guix@tie{}System, you @emph{declare} all aspects of the operating system With Guix@tie{}System, you @emph{declare} all aspects of the operating system
@ -534,7 +545,7 @@ Manual}), the well-known GNU utilities and tool chain, as well as the
graphical environment or system services of your choice. graphical environment or system services of your choice.
Guix System is available on all the above platforms except Guix System is available on all the above platforms except
@code{mips64el-linux}. @code{mips64el-linux} and @code{powerpc64le-linux}.
@noindent @noindent
For information on porting to other architectures or kernels, For information on porting to other architectures or kernels,