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New G3-Based Platform Runs Mac OS X

Posted by timothy on from the doomed-dumb-or-doable dept.

Worried writes "Pegasos is a new platform based on G3/G4 CPUs and it runs MorphOS and various Linux distros so far. This very interesting review of the platform over at OSNews points out that Darwin can play a significant role attracting new buyers. Another --possibly significant-- point in the article is that Pegasos can run Mac OS X via the Mac-On-Linux runtime kit. This is the *first* non-Mac platform that can run OSX without even the need for an Apple BIOS!"

3 of 307 comments (clear)

  1. Just what I need! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Man, I have been waiting for this! A computer that will run MacOS X and Linux slower than the slowest Apple Macintosh. Now where is my wallet?!?!?

  2. Re:Yeah you can run it but.... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Then you'd absolutely hate this set up http://www.maconlinux.com/sshots/pic10.jpg where Linux is running Mac running Virtual PC running Windows running DOS.

    Personally, I don't understand why they leave it at DOS. DOS can run a C64 emulator which emulates the Vic20 which emulates CP/M (I've done it). Considering the speed of CP/M systems back in 1980, this setup should yield at least twice the performance of those old 1MHz clunkers.

  3. Re:The problem with Pegasos by Jace+of+Fuse! · · Score: 5, Funny

    a pegasus is simply a winged horse. a _unicorn_ has a horn.

    Yes, but a Pegacorn is your top of the line, fully equipped mythical steed.

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