Building FOSS Software on ARM64 and PPC64LE

Explore the challenges and opportunities of building Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) on ARM64 and ppc64le architectures in this informative conference talk. Learn about the importance of cross-platform development, CICD pipelines, and the history of ppc64 architecture. Discover how the OSU Open Source Lab and Imperial Computing are contributing to the open source community by providing access to these platforms. Gain insights into platform overviews, guest OS support, and technical challenges faced when working with ARM64 and ppc64le. Address frequently asked questions about ARM64 support, funding, power consumption, and firmware. Understand the goals of open source labs and how projects can gain access to these resources. Delve into VM issues and other technical challenges encountered in this evolving landscape of hardware architectures for FOSS development.

Intro
Agenda
OSU Open Source Lab
Imperial Computing
Why is it important
For open source developers
CICD pipeline
ppc64 history
ARM64 to Open Source Live
Open Source Lab Goals
How Projects Get Access
Platform Overview
Guest OS Support
Frequently Asked Questions
ARM64 Support
Funding
Power
Firmware
Technical Challenges
VM Issues
Questions