Mandrake 8.2 just came out for the ppc. http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/82ppc-announce.php3 has the announcement and links to the downloads. Searching the mandrake support archives gives you http://www.mandrake.com/en/archives/cooker-ppc/2002-03/msg00340.php which kinda leaves me saying "uh...." but that's an old message (dated march 19th) so there's probably another .iso available right now. http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/ppcFAQ.php3 is the faq which states:
"1) What machines are supported? Mandrake Linux 8.2 PPC has been tested on the iMac, iBook & PowerBook and should work on any "NewWorld" Apple machines, including B/W G3s and G4s. Support has been added for a number of "OldWorld" machines such as the 7600. 2) What are the system requirements? At least 96MB of RAM is recommended with 2GB of *free* (unallocated) disk space. " so mandrake may not be the best choice for your 3400 (unless you've got a pretty loaded 3400). the other linuxes (linix?) that run on apples in general are -linxppc -- probably the oldest linux for ppc's -yellowdog linux (redhat based, so it's easy to get pre-compiled binaries for.) -gentoo linux -- basically it's a mix between linux and BSD, using the "ports" system of package management. every user of gentoo i've heard from is a raving fan of the distro. -debian has a ppc port too (although debian has a port for pretty much everything). you can get .iso's of all of these distributions over at http://www.linuxiso.org http://www.yellowdoglinux.com/support/hardware/breakdown/powerbook.shtml says YDL will run fine on a 3400. Hope. ----- Original Message ----- From: "joker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PowerBooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2002 4:31 PM Subject: linux on pb 1400 > hi all i am thinking of installing linux on my book a pb 1400 with g3 > upgrade anybody out there done this and if so what if any pit falls or head > aches were involved ??????? > and wats a good distribution of linux for the mac??? > > > > thnx > j. -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
