I came across this site that has a PowerQUICC III with embedded linux, online so you can test it out. You are able to access a remote desktop that has the eval board set-up in a way that you can control the hardware, write code and download it to the board.  They even have a licensed version of CodeWarrior to use.  They don’t even charge you to use it. I’ve been on it for hours since I broke my MPC8260ADS ECOM board. Has anyone else seen these?    http://www.techonline.com/community/ed_resource/virtualab/37245