Linux on 500mhz iBook G3

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Linux on 500mhz iBook G3

Hi - does anybody have any success stories using any flavor of Linux on a dual-usb 500mHz/512MB iBook?

I'm toying with the idea of trying it out, but have no ideal what type of Linux to use or if the processor would be fast enough to use...

I've looked the web, but have only found information on iBooks with faster processors....

thanks

Powerbook G4/1.25/1GB/10.3.5

Posted on Dec 13, 2005 9:16 AM

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Answer 1

Dec 14, 2005 10:37 AM in response to Nathan Bennett

Hey Nathan. Many people run Linux on their Macs with no problems(I'm not one of them). You shouldn't have any problem either if you are familar with Linux. There are a couple of options for Linux on PPC. I suggest googling for "Linux on Mac" or "Linux PPC". One option is Yellowdog Linux.

Good luck,

Grant

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Answer 2

Rod Hagen

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Dec 14, 2005 11:57 AM in response to Grant Greene

Ubuntu, also seems popular - http://www.ubuntu.com/ (see http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=676633&#676633 for A couple of brief commments from local users)

Cheers

Rod

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Answer 3

Dec 14, 2005 2:10 PM in response to Rod Hagen

thanks for the input - I've googled a couple things and looked at penguinppc.org, but I was more looking for real-world info.

I'll keep poking around.

Thanks -

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popeye

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Dec 14, 2005 7:36 PM in response to Nathan Bennett

Yes I have YDL 3.0 on my iBook (500/384mb) and it runs fine. I set it up for a Unix class and used it regularly, but as of late it's booted up in OSX. Install is certainly not anything compared to OSX or even Windows, but it was my first Linux install so take that with a grain of salt. As far as usability, it runs as good in my estimation as OSX. Hey I'll boot it up while I type on the mini...

Well I just rebooted it and it won't boot in YDL now that I oc'd the bus and processor! Hmm time to reinstall maybe...

Here's the YellowDog forum, note the iBook/PowerBook area.

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Answer 5

Dec 15, 2005 12:54 PM in response to popeye

Thanks! I'm going to look into Ubuntu and YDL.

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Answer 6

Dec 15, 2005 5:04 PM in response to Nathan Bennett

I can also vouch for Ubuntu. It's a nice little Linux for the iBook.

Brian

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