From:	 Gael Duval <gduval@mandrakesoft.com>
To:	 lwn@lwn.net
Subject: Mandrake Linux 8.2 for PPC Beta 2 Available
Date:	 Wed, 27 Mar 2002 16:31:41 +0100

Mandrake Linux 8.2 for x86 has caused quite a buzz. But let's not forget that 
MandrakeSoft is also preparing another Mandrake Linux 8.2 release for PPC 
based systems.

Beta 2 of Mandrake Linux 8.2 for PPC is out and if things go as steady as they 
have been until now, a final release might follow up pretty soon. Of course 
you're always invited to join the fun.

What has happened since Beta 1:

Stew, David and the participating users on the Cooker-PPC mailing list have 
done tremendous work and so this new beta contains a lot of improvements, 
updates and fixes:

* Graphical installation improved, X setup on Radeon based TiBook works 
properly now.
* Updated packages, corresponding more or less with final 8.2 x86.
* Reworked XFree to address r128 issues.
* Reworked install kernels to address r128 issues and OldWorld machines.
* Fixes to detect/harddrake.
* Working drakboot for PPC, fixed installkernel for seperate /boot.
* Pulled xmms-cdread in from contrib for machines with no audio connection 
from CDRom (ibook2, and later).
* Bonus - 1st packaging of ikeyd (iBook/PowerBook hotkeys daemon)
* Fixed missing mouse after install (devfs).
* Reworked AppleScript wrapper for BootX.
* Fixed keymap load for users wanting Mac keymaps.
* rpmslist reworked - used list from x86 beta4 with PPC specific adds.
* Should not be any missing libs now.
* Various other small installer/package fixes. Text mode install should work 
again.

Lead developer Stew Benedict is quite confident that with the help of the 
participants on the Cooker-PPC mailing list, a final release of Mandrake Linux 
8.2 for PPC will be available soon.

Want to join the effort?

You are invited to join the effort of Stew, David and the Cooker-PPC crew. All 
you need is a PPC based computer, the second beta from Mandrake Linux 8.2 for 
PPC and an email address.

You can get ISO images of the latest beta via the addresses listed on the 
bottom of the 8.2 PPC Beta page over at MandrakeLinux.com.
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/82-ppc-beta.php3

Subscribe to the Cooker-PPC mailing list by sending an email to 
sympa@linux-mandrake.com with the words "SUB cooker-ppc" (without the quotes) 
in the body of your message.

If you like Mandrake Linux for PPC and want to ensure further development, 
please consider joining the MandrakeClub. Thank you!
http://www.mandrakeclub.com