Re: Powerbook G3

[Bruce Smith <bruce@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> I am thinking about getting a Powerbook G3 at the end of the summer, and
> i was wondering if it would be possible to put linux on that.  Do you
> need a special version of linux to install on the mac or what?  The
> reason i ask is, i was talking to a friend of mine at K college who is a
> computer science major, and he has linux on his mac. But i was just
> wondering if anyone out there in the klug realm ever tried this.  And if
> i did get this powerbook, if anyone out there would help me install
> linux and help me get it running.  Or if they have any other suggestion
> of other laptops i should get instead.

Yes, you need a distribution of Linux compiled for the MAC.
I've never tried it, so I'm not going to be much more help,
except if you don't get your questions about it answered here,
check out the MLUG group in South Bend IN.  I know they have
install Linux on MAC desktops.  Maybe join their mailing list 
and ask them.   http://www.mlug.org/

If you decide to get an Intel based laptop, the Linux on Laptops
home page is a good resource.  
http://www.cs.utexas.edu/users/kharker/linux-laptop/

Personally I've installed Linux on Gateway 2000, NEC, Digital, 
and Micron laptops without problems (your milage may vary).

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Bruce Smith                bruce@armintl.com
System Administrator / Network Administrator
Armstrong International, Inc.
Three Rivers, Michigan  49093  USA
http://www.armstrong-intl.com/
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