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How to port photon OS to MIPS64?

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Description

I have a board with MIPS64el architecture. I want to port photon OS to it. What should I do? Is there a simple instruction manual?

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The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Begin by identifying the repository's porting guidance and architecture-specific entry points for MIPS64el; done would require a documented, working Photon OS port.

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Domain
operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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