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behemoth
10-31-2007, 02:23 PM
We've got a powermac g5 here that we cant stand.

we want to turn it over to linux for giggles.

Reccomend a distro that works on a mac? I've had experience with Fedora and Ubuntu, but these were both done on PC....
robnix
10-31-2007, 02:32 PM
We've got a powermac g5 here that we cant stand.

we want to turn it over to linux for giggles.

Reccomend a distro that works on a mac? I've had experience with Fedora and Ubuntu, but these were both done on PC....

Ubuntu has a ppc port, there are several ubuntu/kubuntu users here that can answer questions.

Live CD:

http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ports/daily-live/current/
grEnAlEins
10-31-2007, 02:38 PM
I am a Ubuntu user. I can vouch for Ubuntu and Kubuntu/Xubuntu (to a lesser extent, as I do not use them often). I have used all three, but use Ubuntu routinely. The new version has a few quirks, but is great overall. I can try to help you if you need it, but I am by no means an expert. I am not sure if the "stock" drivers will work 100% with all hardware (I see no reason why not) but with easy access to restricted drivers through the GUI, it is a cinch to get everything running.

If you are not a fan of X/K/Ubuntu, give Mepis or Knoppix a try. I have used both and they are nice as well. I have a little more experience with Knoppix, but do not really use either routinely. I just put it on my old POS family PC that has been in the garage for years. I have played with Mepis and it was nice, and hear great things from most users.

You can find live CDs for any of those distros online easily.
behemoth
10-31-2007, 02:55 PM
Thanks for the link robnix. Couldnt find anything that exactly spelled out "HEY, CLICK HERE FOR MAC"

I swear, i'm not this illiterate when it comes to PC's :dodgy:
robnix
10-31-2007, 03:05 PM
Thanks for the link robnix. Couldnt find anything that exactly spelled out "HEY, CLICK HERE FOR MAC"

I swear, i'm not this illiterate when it comes to PC's :dodgy:

Use PPC instead of Mac and you'll find what you're looking for.
grEnAlEins
10-31-2007, 05:07 PM
Thanks for the link robnix. Couldnt find anything that exactly spelled out "HEY, CLICK HERE FOR MAC"

I swear, i'm not this illiterate when it comes to PC's :dodgy:
http://img488.imageshack.us/img488/6224/ubuntugo8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Select the "Mac (PowerPC) and IBM-PPC (POWER5) desktop CD" link. This will DL an .iso image. Burn this to a CD and boot from it. You can try out Ubuntu and test out hardware functionality. You can also reformat or appropriately partition the HD for an install.
behemoth
10-31-2007, 05:10 PM
That mustve came out wrong.

I know where to find ubuntu, but didnt see anything for mac's. i was unaware that 'ppc' = mac

Thanks for the link, and the explanation.
grEnAlEins
10-31-2007, 05:11 PM
Also if you go to this url:

http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ports/daily-live/current/gutsy-desktop-powerpc.iso

It should start the DL for you.
CKY_Alliance
10-31-2007, 05:28 PM
Are all of those confusing names operating systems? Unbuntu,xbuntu etc..?
grEnAlEins
10-31-2007, 06:01 PM
Are all of those confusing names operating systems? Unbuntu,xbuntu etc..?
Yes sir, they are. Ubuntu is the Gnome version, Kubuntu is KDE, Xubuntu uses XFce, and I do not remember for the life of me what Edubuntu uses. I think it is just Xubuntu with educational software pre-installed... I think. Knoppix also uses KDE as does Mepis. Although you can use multiple desktop environments from one install (e.g. Gnome on Mepis, of all three of the above from one Ubuntu install if you download all of the necessary files).
d4m4don3
10-31-2007, 06:40 PM
It's been a while since I toyed with Linux but I remember Yellowdog linux has a version for the Mac G5 processor. Might wanna try that. :P


Although I think you have to pay money for that. :rolleyes:

Edit:
Nope I was wrong, looks like you can get it here. :D

http://www.terrasoftsolutions.com/resources/downloads.shtml
Papa_Smurf
10-31-2007, 08:28 PM
What you need to do: wait for OSX Leopard.

:D
grEnAlEins
10-31-2007, 09:03 PM
What you need to do: wait for OSX Leopard.

:D
Which has already been released ;)
CKY_Alliance
10-31-2007, 09:08 PM
Which has already been released ;)


Im getting it free..yay, mac rep that gave us "training" had been testing it with the applications most used by the degree programs at my school and he said it is lighting quick..

I heard it takes alot of space to run though..owell



So what are the benefits of all of these off the wall OS?
bleachit
10-31-2007, 09:32 PM
Which has already been released ;)

and apparantly is having a few issues itself.
Papa_Smurf
10-31-2007, 09:38 PM
and apparantly is having a few issues itself.


Man, I'm behind.
bleachit
10-31-2007, 09:45 PM
http://www.engadget.com/

http://www.tomshardware.com/us/

http://www.cnet.com/

:)
behemoth
10-31-2007, 10:50 PM
If i wanted to use OSX, i'd keep it on there.

We hate macs. The only reason we're keeping it, is because its not worth much, and it'd be wateful to destroy it.

So, we're putting linux on it, slapping tux stickers over the mac emblems, and using it for whatever we see fit.
grEnAlEins
11-01-2007, 12:49 PM
So what are the benefits of all of these off the wall OS?
They are not really off the wall first off. As to the benifits:

1) Free

2) Inherently more stable--and infinitely so--than windows

3) Inherently more secure--and infinitely so--than windows

4) Fun to use

5) Fun to work out bugs/patch things to mold the OS to suit your needs and hardware

6) Did I mention that it and all almost all software that you would ever need is completely and utterly free of charge.

7) Outstanding non-commercial (free support) via forums

8) Huge international knowledge base

9) No viruses, spyware, adware, activex issues, etc... Well sorta. You could make workable malware, but it is rare to come across nowadays.

10) Linux is not Vista!! :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

There are many advantages. Also, just because you use/install Linux, you do not need to stop using Windows/MacOS. You can have both on a single machine. You do not even need to install most Linux OSs onto your hard drive, you can run off of a CD-Rom or even a flash/thumb/USB/whatever you prefer to call it drive (DSL is famous for this) if you want to. That is cool because you can have your entire system with you at all times and can use it from any machine. There is much much more...
grEnAlEins
11-01-2007, 12:50 PM
So, we're putting linux on it, slapping tux stickers over the mac emblems, and using it for whatever we see fit.
Pr0nz? :spit_take :rofl:

Did you go with K/Ubuntu or another distro? Or not done yet?
Pneumagger
11-01-2007, 05:17 PM
Josh is manly... this is why he hates macs:

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behemoth
11-01-2007, 05:56 PM
Ubuntu is working nicely.

thanks for the help guys.
behemoth
11-02-2007, 09:51 AM
Okay, now ubuntu is giving us issues, trying yellowdog...
behemoth
11-02-2007, 10:20 AM
THIS! THIS IS REDICULOUS!

http://forums.highend.com/showthread.php?t=1543

We're trying to figure out why they're slow, why they randomly shut off when we're running open case for testing.

YOU HAVE TO HAVE WORTHLESS PLASTIC PEICES INSTALLED OR THE MACHINE WONT RUN?! JESUS CHRIST!
Miscue
11-02-2007, 11:26 AM
If i wanted to use OSX, i'd keep it on there.

We hate macs. The only reason we're keeping it, is because its not worth much, and it'd be wateful to destroy it.

So, we're putting linux on it, slapping tux stickers over the mac emblems, and using it for whatever we see fit.

???

I don't understand why.
neppo1345
11-02-2007, 11:38 AM
THIS! THIS IS REDICULOUS!

http://forums.highend.com/showthread.php?t=1543

We're trying to figure out why they're slow, why they randomly shut off when we're running open case for testing.

YOU HAVE TO HAVE WORTHLESS PLASTIC PEICES INSTALLED OR THE MACHINE WONT RUN?! JESUS CHRIST!

God, you're such a noob josh.
paintballwannab
11-02-2007, 11:43 AM
Stick to paintball josh, leave the computer issues to those of use who know what we're doing....... :dance: :dance:
behemoth
11-02-2007, 12:29 PM
I hate you guys.

Ohwell, we now have a spare server running Ubuntu, with tux stickers over the apples.
grEnAlEins
11-02-2007, 04:31 PM
I hate you guys.

Ohwell, we now have a spare server running Ubuntu, with tux stickers over the apples.
What were the Ubuntu issues just out of curiosity?
behemoth
11-02-2007, 05:45 PM
It was the issue with the comptuer itself.


It was running half-speed, taking an hour to boot up because we didnt have the seemingly redundant plastic panels in, then it'd randomly shut-down, without apparent reason. We assumed it was because of ubuntu, when in reality it was the airflow panel sensor <_<

I'll upload pics of the case when i get home... I used those SUPER high-res tux images (just google image search 'tux', and you'll find one with crazy demensions.) Printed two out on a sheet of crack-n-peel, and cut them out with an exacto.