Re: IMac G5 (white) USB boot
Thank you Sir! Le 2015-05-21 12:31 PM, "Bruce Johnson" a écrit : > > > On May 21, 2015, at 8:54 AM, Max LeBlanc wrote: > > > > Hi, > > > > I'm trying to install an updated version of Debian on an iMac g5 > currently running an old version of Debian. > > > > Since the last install a few years ago, the CD died. > > > > I was wondering if any of you folks knew how to force-boot on a USB key? > > Hold down the option key while booting you should get the option to select > a plugged-in bootable USB volume. > > -- > Bruce Johnson > University of Arizona > College of Pharmacy > Information Technology Group > > Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs > > -- > -- > You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a > group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. > The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our > netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml > To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com > To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist > > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "iMac Group" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "iMac Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
IMac G5 (white) USB boot
Hi, I'm trying to install an updated version of Debian on an iMac g5 currently running an old version of Debian. Since the last install a few years ago, the CD died. I was wondering if any of you folks knew how to force-boot on a USB key? Thanks! -Max. -- -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "iMac Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: What do you use your (old) iMac for in 2015?
Hi Mark, I might be wrong, but my understanding is that the lines are more of a driver issue than a GPU issue. I have the same issue. I plan on trying mintppc and hope the lines are taken care of. Le 2015-03-25 9:36 PM, "Mark Sokolovsky" a écrit : > I'm currently using an iMac G4 700 MHz as a clock server. It's hooked up > to an external monitor, running fliqlo as a screensaver, with the monitor > on constantly. I'm not sure if it's the fact I'm using it solely for this, > or it's age, however, the screen is starting to show a few multicolored > lines, look's like the GPU is going bad. > > On Wed, Mar 18, 2015 at 1:48 PM, 375GTB . wrote: > >> To get an up to date operating system, go get Ubuntu 12.04 PPC, download >> the LiveCd .iso .dmg >> >> burn it to a disk and try it from the Cd before installing. >> >> I've used Ubuntu 9.04 with my 1999 Apple PowerBook Lombard G3/400, back >> around 2010.. >> >> Try it. >> >> Jesse >> >> >> >> On Fri, Feb 20, 2015 at 12:34 AM, Robert Alpizar >> wrote: >> >>> I've got a 2001 Snow 500mhz DV iMac that I can't bring myself to sell or >>> give away, but I don't just want it to sit in the box. I've been looking >>> for something to dedicate it to, but I can't come up with anything. >>> >>> What do you all use your old iMacs for? >>> >>> -- >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a >>> group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. >>> The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our >>> netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml >>> To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com >>> To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist >>> >>> --- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "iMac Group" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >> >> -- >> -- >> You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a >> group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. >> The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our >> netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml >> To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com >> To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist >> >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "iMac Group" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > > > > -- > Sent from Viper Net > > -- > -- > You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a > group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. > The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our > netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml > To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com > To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist > > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "iMac Group" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "iMac Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: What do you use your (old) iMac for in 2015?
Hi Robert, The mac hardware usually includes decent sound speakers. I have a project to turn one of these macs into an internet music box for my son, by building a linux system from scratch. I have had some success using Debian but the internet part was a bit slowish. Good luck with your project! -Max Le 2015-02-23 12:30, "Robert Alpizar" a écrit : > I've got a 2001 Snow 500mhz DV iMac that I can't bring myself to sell or > give away, but I don't just want it to sit in the box. I've been looking > for something to dedicate it to, but I can't come up with anything. > > What do you all use your old iMacs for? > > -- > -- > You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a > group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. > The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our > netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml > To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com > To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist > > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "iMac Group" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "iMac Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Wanting to experiment with Linux
You need at least to do 2 things: 1) partition your drive for Linux + swap 2) install refit for the dual boot options. That is where I am with this project. Cheers! -Quattro5. On Jan 15, 2012 5:28 PM, "Max LeBlanc" wrote: > > Sorry Fred, > > I read g5 and it's i5, disregard my previous post. I am currently working on turning a PowerBook Intel dual core to dual boot with MacOS, and the first challenges are with firmware loaders. To date, I haven't been able to boot any Linux on it (tried Mint,Ubuntu and fedora 16). > > Keep us posted of your experiments. > > Thanks, > > -Quattro5. > > On Dec 26, 2011 12:44 AM, "Fred Thiel and Janet Thiel" < fth...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > > > > I've got a 3.1GHz iMac core i5 with a spare 200 MB partition. I've always been intrigued by Linux systems and have read about several on this and other Mac lists. Any suggestions for a Linux newbie for a simple version? > > > > Thanks much > > Fred > > > > -- > > You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. > > The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml > > To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com > > To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > > For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: Wanting to experiment with Linux
Sorry Fred, I read g5 and it's i5, disregard my previous post. I am currently working on turning a PowerBook Intel dual core to dual boot with MacOS, and the first challenges are with firmware loaders. To date, I haven't been able to boot any Linux on it (tried Mint,Ubuntu and fedora 16). Keep us posted of your experiments. Thanks, -Quattro5. On Dec 26, 2011 12:44 AM, "Fred Thiel and Janet Thiel" wrote: > > I've got a 3.1GHz iMac core i5 with a spare 200 MB partition. I've always been intrigued by Linux systems and have read about several on this and other Mac lists. Any suggestions for a Linux newbie for a simple version? > > Thanks much > Fred > > -- > You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. > The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml > To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com > To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: Wanting to experiment with Linux
Hi Fred, I just finished installing Linux on my iMac g5; because of the 64 bits issue, you will feel kind of limited. I did try to install pretty much all Linux distros that were ppc64 compatible. I can't say that I'm knowledgeable, though; just like you, I am just starting to play with Linux on Intel and IBM processors. You can forget about mint, unless you use very early versions, but brace yourself for bugs related to the g5 processor. Fedora 12 worked good and it is the only distro that has out of the box support for your broadcom card. The software repositories for ppc are not very well supplied, though. I felt I lost a lot of control over my system though; no more playing around with CPU scaling for instance. Ubuntu worked pretty good, but is not very well supported, and could load my sound card (chip), whatever I did. Had the same issue with Fedora 16 (after much work arounds for the install). The best distro that opens the most possibilities is the latest Debian stable release (wheezy ppc64 in my case). Airport does not work out of the box, but there is a work around (b43-fwcutter firmware exrtactor), complete control over your system, and I was able to compile minitube for ppc64 by following the instructions that came with the source code. Next, I'm installing the rythmbox server to use my android phone as a remote for the Linux app, as these iMacs sound pretty good. Conclusion: follow my advice or not, but IMHO, the most powerful distro for g5 ppc64 is Debian. Whatever you decide to do, good luck and keep us posted of your progress. Cheers, Quattro5. On Dec 26, 2011 12:44 AM, "Fred Thiel and Janet Thiel" wrote: > > I've got a 3.1GHz iMac core i5 with a spare 200 MB partition. I've always been intrigued by Linux systems and have read about several on this and other Mac lists. Any suggestions for a Linux newbie for a simple version? > > Thanks much > Fred > > -- > You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. > The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml > To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com > To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
