OpenBSD/macppc supports Apple New World PowerPC Macs, including G3, G4, and G5 models. G5 systems run this port in 32-bit mode.
- Processor family
- PowerPC G3, G4 and supported G5 models
- OpenBSD mode
- 32-bit, including on G5 CPUs
- Ports architecture
powerpc- Status
- Supported platform
Machines
| Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Desktops | New World iMac, eMac, Power Mac G3/G4/G5 and PowerPC Mac mini |
| Laptops | Supported iBook and PowerBook G3/G4 models |
Characteristics
- Only New World Macs are covered. Older PowerPC Macs and machines without the required Open Firmware are excluded.
- G5 systems run a 32-bit system under this port; powerpc64 is for a different machine family.
- X11 is available, but laptop sleep/suspend, Bluetooth, and FireWire are not supported.
OpenBSD history
The Apple-focused port shipped as powerpc in OpenBSD 2.8 and was renamed macppc in 3.0. OpenBSD 3.9 added G5 support in 32-bit mode. Port history
Installation
Booting uses Open Firmware. Intel Macs use amd64; supported Apple Silicon Macs use arm64.
OpenBSD 7.9 installation instructions
Packages
The ports architecture name is powerpc. See Managing Software: Packages and Ports for installation and the platform naming reference for how package restrictions use this name.