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OpenDarwin.org Releases Darwin With Fixes

Posted by pudge on from the as-a-matter-of-fact-yes-i-would-like-fries-with-that dept.

An anonymous reader writes "OpenDarwin released a 'fixed' version of the Darwin 6.0.2 ISO (the OpenDarwin-20030213 Binary Release) for both x86 and PPC. It is currently installing, so I can't tell you all what works now, etc. Hopefully I can use my old PC box as a server with this..." Apparently, it is mostly a recompile, without local OpenDarwin modifications. It doesn't include perl, pending integration of perl 5.8 ... could this mean Mac OS X will finally have a current perl in the next Mac OS X release?

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  1. Re:But by jbarket · · Score: 5, Funny

    MacOS X has always supported mice with multiple buttons.

    Way to ask a stupid question that should be obvious. Why don't you email Strongbad and ask him how he types with boxing gloves on?

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  2. No it doesn't. by LittleBigLui · · Score: 5, Funny

    Actually, Apple has recently announced that they will only support Zero-Button Mice in the future.

    "You know, we're all so sick and tired of the same old one-button-mouse joke, so we'll get rid of that damn button once and for all", an apple representative stated.

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  3. Darwin x86 or BSD??? by Znonymous+Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    Which is better? Darwin x86 or BSD?

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  4. Use PC as a server? by YetAnotherName · · Score: 5, Funny

    Hopefully I can use my old PC box as a server with this

    And if that doesn't work, you might want to take a look at FreeBSD, Linux, NetBSD, amongst others. I understand they're fairly popular.

    1. Re:Use PC as a server? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

      I think, that may be the problem.

      I'd rather suggest Plan 9.

  5. Re:But by grub · · Score: 5, Funny


    Sig: I can't understand why people who hate Linux and Apple read slashdot.

    Microsoft pays them to. It's called astroturfing or sandbagging
    Now where's my tinfoil hat, I'm going to miss my bus.

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  6. Accelerated Development by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    The new and improved Darwin is expected to make evolution proceed much more smoothly. Mass extinctions will be less upsetting to surviving species. Individuals without an advantageous mutation will tend to enjoy life longer before being eaten. Sudden changes will be avoided and will instead occur slowly enough to be studied.

  7. Re:Can I run Mac OS on i386 ? by squiggleslash · · Score: 5, Funny
    Yes, quite easily as a matter of fact, as long as you have a modern ATX system:

    First, open up your case. Look for a jumper labeled JP3 or JP27, it's usually somewhere near the IDE bus connectors. Check next to it and you'll see a capacitor.

    If the capacitor has a code on it beginning with a letter X, then unplug the internal speaker and the CDROM from the soundcard. If it doesn't, leave well alone.

    Once you've done that, remove the entire motherboard, replace it with one from a modern PowerMac, plug everything back in, and install Mac OS X.

    Couldn't be simpler!

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  8. If this wins an award... by jbarr · · Score: 0, Funny

    is it a Darwin Award?

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