> On 8/13/02 10:44 AM, "Steve Vaught" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>> I am curious about linux on ppc. I've tried yellow dog before and it was
>> neat, but nothing to shout about and it was a lot of work and was slow as
>> compared to system 8.x on a 80mhz machine.
>>
>> What are the popular versions and what are the catches to using linux over
>> mac os and vice versa.
>
> Steve,
>
> I just installed YDL 2.2 last week, a lot of install problems, but got them
> all figured out finally. I installed mine on my 8500/200 and I noticed a
> great increase in speed while using app's, yet app's seem to take longer to
> open up then compared to OS 8-9.1.I must say Mozilla is great, web surfing
> was smooth and video seemed to run a lot better. Like you said "neat", I
> think I will still base a lot through OS 9 but will keep learning more on
> Linux till I feel more comfortable. I don't know how much response you will
> get here on this list though, I posted two questions through set-up with-out
> any response to help.
>
> Hope this helps,
>
> james
>
I've just recently installed YDL 2.2 as well, but on a 8500/180. The mouse
locks up if you choose a graphical login. If you do a text login, then type
in startx, Xwindows starts up just fine. I'm planning to use it to learn
Linux (of course!) as well as get more familiar with coding HTML/PHP/etc.
I've had problems trying to change themes in KDE - it will endlessly try to
refresh the background. There's not too much that can be done about it.
Also, it seems stuck in 640x480, regardless of the resolution I choose.
Then again, I don't know how to change them yet.
Installing it seemed rather fast for a 2x CD-ROM drive, but the last time I
tried was on my 9500/200 on an external 4.3GB drive. It took a few hours to
install in that configuration, and takes about an hour on the 8500.
I tried installing YDL 2.3 today, but it crashed in several places. I'm
assuming a bad disc. I'll try again later, or attempt Mandrake.
I have to agree with you James - this list seems very dead.
Brian Futrell
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Macs "PowerTower": 9500/200 256MB/4.3GB/Zip100/4x2x6 CDRW/Mach64/9.1
"MiniPower": 8500/180 96MB/4.3GB/2x CD (:>)/9.1/YDL 2.2
"Tiny Tim": Performa 475 20MB/1GB/7.6.1
"Golitah" : Q900 64MB/1GB/7.6.1
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