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Is PSIM PowerPC Platform (PPCP) (nee CHRP) Compliant?

Almost!

The PowerPC Platform document describes three different types of systems:

For each, the number and type of requirements vary. In particular, a Server compliant PowerPC Platform requires at least the following:

Since PSIM is only missing the RTAS and device ping it can be considered `pretty damd close to' CHRP Server compliant.

To be considered compliant to a desktop system, however many more requirements need to be met, including:

Since the last requirement (the Apple ROM socket) will be especially difficult, it will be a while before PSIM achieves CHRP Desktop compliance.


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