What IBM hardware components are supported with SuSE Linux for PowerPC?

Support knowledgebase (olh_ppc_hardware_ibm)
Applies to

Kernel: Versions since 2.4
SuSE Linux PowerPC: Versions since 7.1

The following list gives you an overview about the supported hardware components using Linux.
Not listed components are not supported.

Network controller:

Graphics controller:

Unsupported graphics controller:


It is possible that the kernel doesn´t boot at all with an unsupported graphics card in the machine. Unplug the card and use a serial console to install SuSE Linux.


See also:
o PPC: Which PowerPC computers are supported by SuSE Linux?
o PPC: SuSE Linux on problematic Macs

Keywords: PPC, POWERPC, IBM, HARDWARE

Categories: CHRP

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