Modern Linux Kernel Successfully Runs on Older Motorola 68008 Processor
Linux developers have been trimming the fluff in recent years, removing support for older processors that hardly anyone uses with a modern kernel anymore. With that said, it’s possible to run the latest kernel on some truly old metal. As a case in point, [Colin Maykish] just got it going on a Motorola 68008! The rig in question is a Mackerel-68k—a homebrew single-board computer built around Motorola’s famous 68000 CPU line. This version in particular is running a 68008 rated
Linux developers have been optimizing the kernel for modern hardware, but impressive feats continue on older systems. Colin Maykish has successfully run the latest mainline Linux kernel (v7.1-rc6) on a Motorola 68008 processor. This achievement was made possible on a Mackerel-68k homebrew single-board computer. The system, running at an overclocked 14 MHz with 3.5 MB of RAM, managed to boot into a minimalistic BusyBox shell. While performance is limited, this demonstrates the kernel's adaptability. Maykish has also previously achieved similar results with 68010 and 68030 processors.
Running a modern Linux kernel on such old hardware showcases the remarkable adaptability and optimization efforts in open-source development.
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