Re: Can I install Linux on a PowerPC ?

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From: Greg Hughes
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 1998 00:00

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Veli Uysal wrote:
> 
> I have a question out of quriosity!! Would it be possible to install
> linux on a PowerPc machine?? How about the new G3 models ? wouldn't they
> be faster then the intel versions?
> 
> HASAN

Had it (mklinux) up and running on a PowerMac 8600 (604e / 200MHz) in
under an hour - that's including the time it took to track down the DHCP
client daemon for the cable modem.

However, we all know that getting it running on a PowerMac and getting
it running on a PowerPC are two totally different things.

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Date: 1998/07/23
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