Mac guys / Linux guys

[behemoth]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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:

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]

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]

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]

Are all of those confusing names operating systems? Unbuntu,xbuntu etc..?

[grEnAlEins]

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]

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.

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

http://www.terrasoftsolutions.com/resources/downloads.shtml

[Papa_Smurf]

What you need to do: wait for OSX Leopard.

[grEnAlEins]

What you need to do: wait for OSX Leopard.

Which has already been released

[CKY_Alliance]

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]

Which has already been released

and apparantly is having a few issues itself.