Slackwareloong Upgrade Notes(Slackware for LoongArch)

shipujin · 07-17-2023, 06:30 AM

SlackwareCN(The Slackware Linux CN Community) is an organization dedicated to promoting and supporting Slackware Linux within the Chinese community. Slackware Linux is a classic Linux distribution known for its simplicity, stability, and high level of customization. SlackwareCN aims to provide a platform for Chinese users to communicate, learn, and share their experiences, fostering their technical growth and exploration within the Slackware Linux environment.

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SlackwareCN also actively engages in translation efforts, striving to translate official Slackware Linux documentation and related resources into Chinese. This endeavor helps Chinese users better understand and utilize Slackware Linux, providing accurate and comprehensive reference materials for their convenience.

Overall, SlackwareCN is an organization that facilitates communication, learning, and support for Chinese users. Through its forum, localized software repository, and translation work, it creates a collaborative community where Chinese users can enjoy a pleasant experience and achieve technical growth within Slackware Linux. Whether beginners or experienced users, they can find like-minded peers and valuable resources within SlackwareCN.

SlackwareCN: The Slackware Linux CN Community
slackwareCN：https://github.com/slackwarecn
slackwareCN：http://slackwarecn.github.io
slackwareloong doc ：https://github.com/shipujin/slackbook_cn_loongarch64
slackwareloong web doc : https://slackwarecn.gitbook.io/slackbook_cn_loongarch64

slackwareloong mirrors :
https://mirrors.wsyu.edu.cn/slackwareloong/
https://mirrors.nju.edu.cn/slackwareloong/

shipujin · 07-17-2023, 06:34 AM

slackwareloong64 20220708 update

Code:

| package  | branch                | commit hash | url  |
| ----     | ----                  | ----        | ---- |
| binutils | 2.38                  | release     | https://ftp.gnu.org/gnu/binutils/binutils-2.38.tar.lz |
| gcc      | 12.1.0                | release     | https://ftp.gnu.org/gnu/gcc/gcc-12.1...-12.1.0.tar.xz |
| glibc    | loongarch_2_36_dev_v4 | 29a3ed2     | https://github.com/loongson/glibc.git |
| linux    | 5.19.0-rc4            | 78c36a0     | https://github.com/loongson/linux.git |
| libffi   | loongarch-3_4_2       | 7060204     | https://github.com/loongson/libffi.git |

shipujin · 07-17-2023, 06:38 AM

slackwareloong64 20220905 update

Code:

| package  | branch           | commit hash | url  |
| ----     | ----             | ----        | ---- |
| binutils | 2.39.50.20220905 | 06c00d5f    | https://sourceware.org/git/binutils-gdb.git |
| gcc      | 13.0.0 20220905  | 092763fd    | git://gcc.gnu.org/git/gcc.git |
| glibc    | 2.36.9000        | 93099392    | https://sourceware.org/git/glibc.git |
| linux    | 6.0-rc4          | release     | https://git.kernel.org/torvalds/t/linux-6.0-rc4.tar.gz |

* compiler toolchain: supported new relocations types

shipujin · 07-17-2023, 06:38 AM

slackwareloong64 20221012 update

Code:

| package  | branch           | commit hash | url  |
| ----     | ----             | ----        | ---- |
| binutils | 2.39.50.20221012 | 182421c     | https://sourceware.org/git/binutils-gdb.git |
| gcc      | 13.0.0 20221012  | 11c72f2     | git://gcc.gnu.org/git/gcc.git |
| glibc    | 2.36.9000        | 264db94     | https://sourceware.org/git/glibc.git |
| linux    | 6.0.1            | release     | https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/ker...x-6.0.1.tar.gz |

* compiler toolchain: supported new relocations types.
* Update e_flags for new relocations.

Code:

0 root:~ # readelf -h /bin/bash | grep Flags
  Flags:    0x43, DOUBLE-FLOAT, OBJ-v1

shipujin · 07-17-2023, 06:39 AM

slackwareloong64 20230701 update

Code:

| package  | branch | commit hash | url  |
| ----     | ----   | ----        | ---- |
| binutils | 2.40   | release     | https://sourceware.org/git/binutils-gdb.git |
| gcc      | 13.1.0 | release     | git://gcc.gnu.org/git/gcc.git |
| glibc    | 2.37   | release     | https://sourceware.org/git/glibc.git |
| linux    | 6.4.0  | release     | https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/ker...x-6.4.0.tar.gz |

* Add mirrors:

Code:

https://mirrors.wsyu.edu.cn/slackwareloong/
https://mirrors.nju.edu.cn/slackwareloong/

* Supports 3A5000/3A5000+7A1000/3A5000+7A2000 machines(iso version >= 20230626)

shipujin · 07-27-2023, 08:05 PM

slackwareloong64 20230706 update

Code:

| package  | branch | commit hash | url  |
| ----     | ----   | ----        | ---- |
| binutils | 2.40   | release     | https://sourceware.org/git/binutils-gdb.git |
| gcc      | 13.1.0 | release     | git://gcc.gnu.org/git/gcc.git |
| glibc    | 2.37   | release     | https://sourceware.org/git/glibc.git |
| linux    | 6.4.0  | release     | https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/ker...x-6.4.0.tar.gz |

Update notes:

* Upgrade 20230706
* iso url : https://mirrors.wsyu.edu.cn/slackwar...230718-DVD.iso
* Add KDE desktop support:

- [ ] machine has an independent graphics card, KDE is recommended, otherwise XFCE is recommended.

* Add mirrors:

Code:

https://mirrors.wsyu.edu.cn/slackwareloong/
https://mirrors.nju.edu.cn/slackwareloong/

* Supports "3A5000"/"3A5000+7A1000"/"3A5000+7A2000" machines(iso version >= 20230626)

SlackwareCN: The Slackware Linux CN Community
slackwareCN：https://github.com/slackwarecn
slackwareCN：http://slackwarecn.github.io
slackwareloong doc ：https://github.com/shipujin/slackbook_cn_loongarch64
slackwareloong web doc : https://slackwarecn.gitbook.io/slackbook_cn_loongarch64

shipujin · 09-16-2023, 03:17 AM

slackwareloong64 20230831 update

Code:

| package  | branch | commit hash | url  |
| ----     | ----   | ----        | ---- |
| binutils | 2.41   | release     | https://ftp.gnu.org/gnu/binutils/binutils-2.41.tar.gz |
| gcc      | 13.2.0 | release     | https://ftp.gnu.org/gnu/gcc/gcc-13.2...-13.2.0.tar.gz |
| glibc    | 2.37   | release     | https://ftp.gnu.org/gnu/glibc/glibc-2.38.tar.gz |
| linux    | 6.4.0  | release     | https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/ker...x-6.4.0.tar.gz |

Update notes:

* Upgrade 20230831
* iso url : https://mirrors.wsyu.edu.cn/slackwar...230831-DVD.iso
* Upgrade gcc/binutils/glibc
* Add KDE desktop support:
- [ ] machine has an independent graphics card, KDE is recommended, otherwise XFCE is recommended.

* Add mirrors:

Code:

# CHINA (CN)
# http://mirrors.wsyu.edu.cn/slackwareloong/slackwareloong64-current/
# http://mirrors.nju.edu.cn/slackwareloong/slackwareloong64-current/
#
# UNITED KINGDOM (UK)
# http://slackware.uk/slackware/slackware64-current/
# ftp://slackware.uk/slackware/slackware64-current/

* Supports "3A5000"/"3A5000+7A1000"/"3A5000+7A2000" machines(iso version >= 20230626)

SlackwareCN: The Slackware Linux CN Community
slackwareCN：https://github.com/slackwarecn
slackwareCN：http://slackwarecn.github.io
slackwareloong doc ：https://github.com/shipujin/slackbook_cn_loongarch64
slackwareloong web doc : https://slackwarecn.gitbook.io/slackbook_cn_loongarch64

Didier Spaier · 09-16-2023, 06:37 AM

The mirrors in UK kindly provided by Tadgy are in:
https://slackware.uk/slackwareloong/
ftp and rsync are also available.

Congrats for the work of this community!

litelinux · 09-17-2023, 02:08 AM

Just a heads-up, Slackware CN website (slackwarecn.github.io) is a blank page currently.

-- ltlnx

shipujin · 09-17-2023, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by litelinux

Just a heads-up, Slackware CN website (slackwarecn.github.io) is a blank page currently.

-- ltlnx

Sorry, the site is now back to normal

shipujin · 10-23-2023, 01:42 AM

slackwareloong LTS：slackwareloong64 1.0

http://www.slackwarecn.cn/2023/09/29...8%83%EF%BC%81/

http://www.slackwarecn.cn/

shipujin · 12-19-2023, 01:36 AM

slackwareloong LIVE release:

live iso url: https://slackware.uk/slackwareloong/...4-live-1.0.iso
live iso md5 url: https://slackware.uk/slackwareloong/...ve-1.0.iso.md5

list:xfce, firefox, thonderbord, libreoffice, vscode, d(Development, jdk21) Etc.

---
SlackwareCN: The Slackware Linux CN Community
slackwareCN：https://github.com/slackwarecn
slackwareCN：http://www.slackwarecn.cn
slackwareloong doc ：https://github.com/slackwarecn/slackbook_cn_loongarch64
slackwareloong web doc : https://slackwarecn.gitbook.io/slackbook_cn_loongarch64

shipujin · 04-19-2024, 10:12 PM

slackwareloong(Slackware for LoongArch)，

Update : slackware64-current-loong64-20240413-DVD.iso

Slackwareloong supports 3A5000, 3A60000, 3C5000 Two-way four-way servers, (+7A1000, +7A2000)

slackwareloong mirrors：
https://mirrors.wsyu.edu.cn/slackwareloong/
https://mirrors.nju.edu.cn/slackwareloong/
https://slackware.uk/slackwareloong/

---
SlackwareCN: The Slackware Linux CN Community
slackwareCN：https://github.com/slackwarecn
slackwareCN：http://www.slackwarecn.cn
slackwareloong doc ：https://github.com/slackwarecn/slackbook_cn_loongarch64
slackwareloong web doc : https://slackwarecn.gitbook.io/slackbook_cn_loongarch64

LuckyCyborg · 04-20-2024, 03:16 AM

I remember the old days when BlueWhite64 was demanded to NOT use the name of Slackware even on documentation, even it was an full x86_64 port when the official Slackware 12.2 was only i486, then Intel 32bit.

No offense intended to anyone, but I wonder IF the gentlemen who made this slackwareloong port of Slackware for Loongson have the permission to use the Slackware name.

dchmelik · 04-20-2024, 07:52 PM

Loong is open hardware even RMS used, right? Can you still get/build machines that have these CPUs?