The Linux/ia64 project
David Mosberger · 1999
This talk gives an overview of the Linux/ia64 project that was started at HP Labs in early 1998 and has now become part of a broader industry effort. The first implementation of the IA-64 architecture is the Merced chip which, on August 31, was for the first time demonstrated in public to run Linux. With the delivery date of Merced-based systems coming closer, this is a good time to learn more what Linux/ia64 is all about. This talk will start with a brief overview of the IA-64 architecture and is followed by a description of the goals of the project, its current status, and outlook for the future.