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| style="border-width: 0;" | {{admon/tip | Here are some links to help you get started with Fedora ARM, fast:|
 
[http://arm.fedoraproject.org Download Fedora ARM] now!
 
Includes support for [[Architectures/ARM/F21/Installation#For_the_Banana_Pi_.28Allwinner_A20.29 | Banana Pi (Allwinner A20)]], [[Architectures/ARM/F21/Installation#For_the_CubieTruck_.28Allwinner_A20.29 | CubieTruck (Allwinner A20)]], [[Architectures/ARM/F21/Installation#For_the_BeagleBone_.28_Black_.26_White_.29 | BeagleBone (Black & White)]], [[Architectures/ARM/F21/Installation#For_the_CompuLab_TrimSlice | CompuLab TrimSlice (NVIDIA Tegra 2)]], [[Architectures/ARM/F21/Installation#For_the_Wandboard_.28Freescale_i.MX6.29 | Wandboard (Freescale i.MX6)]], [[Architectures/ARM/F21/Installation#For_the_Pandaboard | PandaBoard (OMAP4)]], [[Architectures/ARM/F21/Installation#For_Versatile_Express_Emulation_with_QEMU|Versatile Express (Cortex A9 & A15 emulation)]] and more!
 
Have a question? Join the Fedora ARM team on IRC in {{fpchat|#fedora-arm}} on http://freenode.net
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= Introduction =
 
ARM chips are the most widely-produced processor family in the world; they have historically been used in cell phones and embedded applications, and are increasingly used in tablet devices and low-power-consumption servers.
 
The Fedora-ARM project is an initiative to bring Fedora to this processor family.
 
= Fedora ARM Talks from Flock 2014 =
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5I6s0J_bw60 "State of ARM and aarch64 in Fedora" by Peter Robinson]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h88gltCWT1w "ARM Server Update" by Jon C Masters]
 
= Fedora ARM Quick Start Guide =
 
New to ARM and not sure how to get started? <INSERT NEW GETTING STARTED HERE>
 
= Download the Latest Stable Release =
====Fedora 23====
This is the most recent stable release of Fedora. These images have been tested and are recommended for most users and includes Versatile Express (QEMU), Banana Pi, CubieTruck, Trimslice, Beaglebone, Wandboard, and Pandaboard hardware platforms.
Board specific installation instructions:
 
* [[Architectures/ARM/F23/Installation#For_the_Banana_Pi_.28Allwinner_A20.29 | Banana Pi (Allwinner A20)]]
* [[Architectures/ARM/F23/Installation#For_the_CubieTruck_.28Allwinner_A20.29 | CubieTruck (Allwinner A20)]]
* [[Architectures/ARM/F23/Installation#For_the_BeagleBone_.28_Black_.26_White_.29 | BeagleBone (Black & White)]]
* [[Architectures/ARM/F23/Installation#For_the_CompuLab_TrimSlice | CompuLab TrimSlice (NVIDIA Tegra 2)]]
* [[Architectures/ARM/F23/Installation#For_the_Wandboard_.28Freescale_i.MX6.29 | Wandboard (Freescale i.MX6)]]
* [[Architectures/ARM/F23/Installation#For_the_Pandaboard | PandaBoard (OMAP4)]]
For virtualization through QEMU:
* [[Architectures/ARM/F23/Installation#For_Versatile_Express_Emulation_with_QEMU|Versatile Express (Cortex A9 & A15 emulation)]]
 
====Fedora for ARM - Releases and Remixes====
If you are looking to use Fedora on a device that isn't mentioned above it may not have official support due to licensing issues or lack of upstream support.  Unofficial Fedora remixes are available for additional targets including many of the latest devices.
 
* [[Architectures/ARM/Releases|Currently supported releases and remixes]]
* [[Architectures/ARM/Archive/Releases| Release Archive]]
 
====Raspberry Pi ====
 
Pignus, a Fedora distribution for the Raspberry Pi zero and 1 A and B(+) can be found at https://pignus.computer/
 
====Raspberry Pi 2/3 ====
Waiting for upstream kernel improvement. [http://nullr0ute.com/2016/03/supporting-fedora-24-on-the-raspberry-pi-2/]
 
=== Creating a Fedora Remix for ARM ===
Many ARM boards are not yet fully supported in the upstream kernel - by using this guide you can create your own Fedora ARM disk image.
 
* [[Architectures/ARM/Creating_Remixes | Creating Fedora ARM Remixes]]
 
= Download the Latest Development Release =
== Fedora 24 Alpha ==
 
The latest development release for Fedora 24 includes Desktop spins, Workstation and Server images. For a list of supported hardware platforms and installation instructions:
* [[Architectures/ARM/F24/Installation | Fedora 24 Development]]
 
== Rawhide ==
 
These images are intended for development use only and are not recommended for the average user.
 
* [http://koji.fedoraproject.org/koji/tasks?state=closed&view=tree&method=appliance&order=-id Rawhide Images].
 
=Get Involved with Fedora ARM=
=== Communication ===
* Mailing list: {{fplist|arm}} ([http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/arm/ archives])
* IRC: {{fpchat|#fedora-arm}} on http://freenode.net
* Trac for Fedora ARM issues is [https://fedorahosted.org/arm here]
* Trac for infrastructure (koji,DB,etc) issues is [http://trac.proximity.on.ca/projects/fedoraarm here]
* Trac for Raspberry Pi Fedora Remix issues is [http://trac.proximity.on.ca/projects/rpfr here]
 
=== Meetings ===
* IRC: {{fpchat|#fedora-meeting-2}} Every Tuesday at 15:00 UTC (11AM EDT) on http://freenode.net ([https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Architectures/ARM/Meetings/Archive/ archives])
 
* [[Architectures/ARM/Meetings/FUDCon Lawrence 2013]]
* [[Architectures/ARM/Meetings/FUDCon Blacksburg 2012]]
 
= Development =
=== Bug Reporting ===
Arm specific bugs should be reported in [https://bugzilla.redhat.com/ Bugzilla] and linked to the ARM tracker. If the bug is considered a [[QA:SOP_blocker_bug_process|Blocker Bug]] or [[QA:SOP_freeze_exception_bug_process|Freeze Exception]] it should also be linked to the current Fedora release.
* [https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=245418 ARM Bug Tracker]
 
For assistance troubleshooting ARM specific bugs visit {{fpchat|#fedora-arm}} on http://freenode.net or contact the {{fplist|arm}} mailing list.
 
=== Planning ===
* [[Architectures/ARM/Planning/Primary|Draft Proposal for Primary Architecture Push]]
=== Resources ===
Detailed information on Fedora-ARM:
* [http://arm.koji.fedoraproject.org/koji/ Fedora ARM Koji (package builder) instance]
* [[Architectures/ARM/Package Maintainers|Information for Fedora package maintainers on getting your packages to work on ARM]]
* [[Test Machine Resources For Package Maintainers|Information for Fedora package maintainers on getting access to ARM machines]]
* [[Architectures/ARM/Team and Developers|Information for Fedora-ARM team members (and prospective team members!) plus developers]]
* [[Architectures/Fedora_ARM_Kernel_Updates|Updating a Fedora Kernel on ARM Systems]]
* [[Architectures/ARM/Performance|Various tips and hacks to improve Fedora ARM performance]]
* [[Architectures/ARM/Archive|Resource Archive]]
 
===AArch64 ===
AArch64 is the name for the new 64-bit ARM architecture, also known as ARMv8.  For information regarding this exciting new architecture please visit the AARCH64 wiki.
* [[Architectures/AArch64 | AArch64 Wiki]]
 
===Technical Talks===
We host semi-regular ARM Tech Talks on #fedora-arm and #fedora-arm-talks (FreeNode). The topics are varied, and have included ARM processor errata (cache controller specifics), debugging kernels with gdb, and how to install Fedora on a Google Chromebook. You can give a talk by signing up on the [[Architectures/ARM/Talks/ARMTechTalks | ARM Tech Talks]] page.
 
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= Fedora ARM =
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We currently do not plan to provide an installer, ISO images, or a kernel. Unlike in the x86 world, different ARM CPU families require different kernel images. Likewise, it is not entirely clear whether it makes sense to provide an installer or ISO images.
We currently do not plan to provide an installer, ISO images, or a kernel. Unlike in the x86 world, different ARM CPU families require different kernel images. Likewise, it is not entirely clear whether it makes sense to provide an installer or ISO images.
== Getting Started with the Fedora ARM Port ==
The easiest way to get started is to download a [http://ftp.linux.org.uk/pub/linux/arm/fedora/rootfs/rootfs-f10.tar.bz2 prebuilt root filesystem]  built from F10 packages that includes yum. This is suitable to chroot into, and then installing additional packages as needed using yum. You can use [http://fabrice.bellard.free.fr/qemu/ QEMU]  as well. You should also be able to customize it for your environment easily (e.g., configure it for booting over NFS, or from a hard-drive, etc.).
* [[Architectures/ARM/HowToQemu|  Using Fedora ARM with Qemu]]
* [[Architectures/ARM/PlatformSheevplug|  Using Fedora ARM with Sheevplug]]
If you are interested in an account on an ARM machine, contact LennertBuytenhek.
== Fedora ARM Repositories ==
The work to date is available from: [http://ftp.linux.org.uk/pub/linux/arm/fedora/] .
=== Fedora 10 ===
The following is available for F10:
* A [http://ftp.linux.org.uk/pub/linux/arm/fedora/diffs-f10/ set of patches]  necessary to make Fedora packages build for ARM.
* A set of source RPMs from the [http://ftp.linux.org.uk/pub/linux/arm/fedora/pub/fedora/linux/releases/10/Everything/source/SRPMS/ base F10 repository]  and from [http://ftp.linux.org.uk/pub/linux/arm/fedora/pub/fedora/linux/updates/10/SRPMS/ F10 updates repository]  that have been modified to build for ARM.
* A set of binary RPMs from the [http://ftp.linux.org.uk/pub/linux/arm/fedora/pub/fedora/linux/releases/10/Everything/arm/os/Packages/ base F10 repository]  and the [http://ftp.linux.org.uk/pub/linux/arm/fedora/pub/fedora/linux/updates/10/arm F10 updates repository] .
* A [http://ftp.linux.org.uk/pub/linux/arm/fedora/rootfs/rootfs-f10.tar.bz2 prebuilt root filesystem]  to help you get started quickly.
=== Fedora 8 ===
The following is available for F8:
* A [http://ftp.linux.org.uk/pub/linux/arm/fedora/diffs-f8/ set of patches]  necessary to make Fedora packages build for ARM. Our goal is to get all these patches merged into Fedora, as many of them as possible in the Fedora 9 development cycle.
* A set of source RPMs from the [http://ftp.linux.org.uk/pub/linux/arm/fedora/pub/fedora/linux/releases/8/Everything/source/SRPMS/ base F8 repository]  and from [http://ftp.linux.org.uk/pub/linux/arm/fedora/pub/fedora/linux/updates/8/SRPMS/ F8 updates repository]  that have been modified to build for ARM.
* A set of binary RPMs from the [http://ftp.linux.org.uk/pub/linux/arm/fedora/pub/fedora/linux/releases/8/Everything/arm/os/Packages/ base F8 repository]  and the [http://ftp.linux.org.uk/pub/linux/arm/fedora/pub/fedora/linux/updates/8/arm F8 updates repository] .
* A [http://ftp.linux.org.uk/pub/linux/arm/fedora/rootfs/rootfs-f8.tar.bz2 prebuilt root filesystem]  to help you get started quickly.
=== And more ===
We also provide:
* an ARM [[Architectures/ARM/CrossToolchain|  cross toolchain]] , built from Fedora sources.
* a utility called [[Architectures/ARM/RfsBuild|  Rfsbuild]]  for building ARM Root File Systems.


== Contribute ==
== Contribute ==
* A list of builds that are failing on ARM architecture is maintained [http://arm.koji.fedoraproject.org/packages_to_be_fixed.html here]. It is a good starting point for anyone willing to contribute to the Fedora-ARM project. The list is updated daily.  
* This is a tracking page for packages requiring patching to build on ARM: [[Architectures/ARM/Packages_needing_patching]]
* We have a TODO list [[Architectures/ARM/TODO| here]] .
!-- * A list of builds that are failing on ARM architecture is maintained [http://arm.koji.fedoraproject.org/packages_to_be_fixed.html here]. It is a good starting point for anyone willing to contribute to the Fedora-ARM project. The list is updated daily. --
* We have a [[Architectures/ARM/TODO|TODO list]].
* Have a look at the [[Architectures/ARM/Credits| Credits page]]
* Fedora ARM is currently heavily driven by the Seneca Centre for Development of Open Technology (CDOT) at the School of Computer Studies at Seneca College, Toronto. More information about their status can be found in the [http://zenit.senecac.on.ca/wiki/index.php/Fedora_ARM_Secondary_Architecture CDOT ARM wiki]


=== How to get in touch? ===
=== How to get in touch? ===
* The [http://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-arm Fedora-ARM mailing list]  is available for both user and developer discussions.
* The [https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/arm Fedora-ARM mailing list]  is available for both user and developer discussions.
* We also have an IRC channel #fedora-arm on Freenode.
* We also have an IRC channel #fedora-arm on Freenode.
* Frequent updates about the effort are available at [http://paulfedora.wordpress.com Paul Whalen's ARM blog]
* Some old postings from November 2009 and earlier are available at the [http://fedora-arm.blogspot.com Fedora-ARM blog]


=== Tracker Bugs ===
=== Tracker Bugs ===
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to see not yet resolved issues visit [https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=ARMTracker  Bugzilla ]
to see not yet resolved issues visit [https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=ARMTracker  Bugzilla ]
=== Package Maintainer Notes ===
As part of setting up to be a package maintainer, you should have run fedora-packager-setup from the fedora-packager rpm. That will write secondary arch config files in ~/.koji. To kick off a build for a package you maintain, run:
<pre>
make SECONDARY_CONFIG="-c ~/.koji/arm-config" build
</pre>


[[Category:Arch-specific SIGs]]
To kick off a koji scratch build, run:
<pre>
koji -c ~/.koji/arm-config build --scratch dist-f13 /path/to/srpm
</pre>
You can change the dist tag to the dist you want to target.
 
There is also a separate [http://arm.koji.fedoraproject.org/koji/ Fedora ARM Koji Webinterface].
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Revision as of 23:37, 30 March 2016

Shortcut:
Arch:ARM

Introduction

ARM chips are the most widely-produced processor family in the world; they have historically been used in cell phones and embedded applications, and are increasingly used in tablet devices and low-power-consumption servers.

The Fedora-ARM project is an initiative to bring Fedora to this processor family.

Fedora ARM Talks from Flock 2014

Fedora ARM Quick Start Guide

New to ARM and not sure how to get started? <INSERT NEW GETTING STARTED HERE>

Download the Latest Stable Release

Fedora 23

This is the most recent stable release of Fedora. These images have been tested and are recommended for most users and includes Versatile Express (QEMU), Banana Pi, CubieTruck, Trimslice, Beaglebone, Wandboard, and Pandaboard hardware platforms. Board specific installation instructions:

For virtualization through QEMU:

Fedora for ARM - Releases and Remixes

If you are looking to use Fedora on a device that isn't mentioned above it may not have official support due to licensing issues or lack of upstream support. Unofficial Fedora remixes are available for additional targets including many of the latest devices.

Raspberry Pi

Pignus, a Fedora distribution for the Raspberry Pi zero and 1 A and B(+) can be found at https://pignus.computer/

Raspberry Pi 2/3

Waiting for upstream kernel improvement. [1]

Creating a Fedora Remix for ARM

Many ARM boards are not yet fully supported in the upstream kernel - by using this guide you can create your own Fedora ARM disk image.

Download the Latest Development Release

Fedora 24 Alpha

The latest development release for Fedora 24 includes Desktop spins, Workstation and Server images. For a list of supported hardware platforms and installation instructions:

Rawhide

These images are intended for development use only and are not recommended for the average user.

Get Involved with Fedora ARM

Communication

Meetings

Development

Bug Reporting

Arm specific bugs should be reported in Bugzilla and linked to the ARM tracker. If the bug is considered a Blocker Bug or Freeze Exception it should also be linked to the current Fedora release.

For assistance troubleshooting ARM specific bugs visit #fedora-arm[?] on http://freenode.net or contact the arm mailing list.

Planning

Resources

Detailed information on Fedora-ARM:

AArch64

AArch64 is the name for the new 64-bit ARM architecture, also known as ARMv8. For information regarding this exciting new architecture please visit the AARCH64 wiki.

Technical Talks

We host semi-regular ARM Tech Talks on #fedora-arm and #fedora-arm-talks (FreeNode). The topics are varied, and have included ARM processor errata (cache controller specifics), debugging kernels with gdb, and how to install Fedora on a Google Chromebook. You can give a talk by signing up on the ARM Tech Talks page.