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Linux Distributions for Powerbooks?

Posted by Cliff on from the penguins-and-apples dept.

sol2k asks: "I just got myself a G4 Powerbook 12' and I am still amazed at the thing. Mac OS X is beatiful and sometimes even too intuitive for someone crossing from the Windows world. I had some nice experiences with Linux on Intel machines but would love to try out a Linux on the Powerbook and make use of the great hardware. Here's a simple question: What are my options? I know about Yellow Dog (old and doesn't seemt to be updated often), Debian/PPC (a bit too much time to set up than what I have available) and Mandrake (9.1 - that's really old). What Linux adventures have you had on your Mac?"

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  1. Wow! by raider_red · · Score: 4, Funny

    "I just got myself a G4 Powerbook 12'"

    Holy shit! That's a really big screen. How do you carry around a 12 foot powerbook?

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    It's good to use your head, but not as a battering ram.
  2. Huh? by Will2k_is_here · · Score: 4, Funny

    Maybe I'm just ignorant of Apple naming conventions, but doesn't G4 Powerbook 12' mean a 12 foot screen?

    1. Re:Huh? by Meowing · · Score: 3, Funny

      It's a little-known fact that Jonathan Ive used to design sets for Spinal Tap.

  3. Re:Linux on your Mac! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    What the hell kind of answer is that?

    "I want to run Linux. What's the best type?"

    "No, you're wrong. You'll use what you are given and be grateful."

    Idiot.