On 12/4/05, Yersinia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Listers, > > On and off I've been mentally toying with the idea of using Linux on my > Mac, but something happened today that made me get a little more serious > about it. Namely, I found out that some online courses I'd like to take > require either Windoze or Linux. Given that choice, I pick Linux. > Have you checked to make sure that the requirement isn't for LINUX on x86 (eg. Intel) hardware? If it involves installing software onto your box, and their software is compiled on Intel-based hardware, that could cause problems for you.
Some LINUX software apps can be run on multiple hardware platforms, but that's not always the case. So before you go to the trouble of putting LINUX on your G3, you might want to double check that the online courses you're wanting to take will work on any LINUX, no matter the hardware. Kurt -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
