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 Linux on PowerPC FAQ-O-Matic : Hardware Compatibility :
Apple Power Mac G4 compatibility |
Linux can run on the Power Mac G4, including the PCI and AGP models. (Introduced in 1999.) Plase see <A HREF="http://www.linuxppc.org/">www.linuxppc.org</A> for links to current information on installing on these machines. To install on the AGP models is a little difficult as of this writing (January 26, 2000), but should improve as development continues. Apparently Ethernet is now working.
jhaas@linuxppc.org |
I wrote a basic installation-page for the G4 sawtooth.
With all the important information on one place.
Maybe useful for someone starting install PPCLinux on a G4(AGP) Machine.
A newer Kernel 2.2.15pre7 with built-in joliet filesystem support is also available at:
http://www.realworld.ch/PPCLinux.html
rgu
rgu@realworld.ch |
Note that the current RSYNC builds from linuxcare.com.au::linux-pmac-stable contain all the patches required to build a kernel that will boot a "Sawtooth" G4/iBook/iMac DV. As of LinuxPPC 2000, the stock kernel also supports this machine.
As a sidenote, to get sound working on a G4, type in this:
modproble -c > /etc/conf.moduiles #To make a new conf.modules file if you do not have one >0 bytes
echo "alias sound dmasound" >> /etc/conf.modules
ahknight@yahoo.com |
* WWW.REALWORLD.CH *
This site has moved -> to:
ppclinux.virtualave.net (server2040.virtualave.net/rgu)
Thanks for notice
rgu@realworld.ch |
If you have an Adaptec SCSI controller card your bootup will hang. Current solution is, remove the controller card, see http://lppcfom.sourceforge.net/fom-serve/cache/1034.html
jbradsha@siu.edu |
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