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I want to set up my G5 to run Linux [message #311739] Fri, 12 February 2016 16:01 Go to next message
GLT is currently offline  GLT
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I've looked around a little on the Web for how to set up a PowerMac G5 with
Linux, but could use suggestions/advice--*NOT* mere pointers to information
sources--and maybe a small amount of help by Email or phone (within the
USA). (I'm a long-time Mac user and know a little about Linux too, so I
shouldn't need much help by email or phone.)

Thanks!

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Re: I want to set up my G5 to run Linux [message #311742 is a reply to message #311739] Fri, 12 February 2016 17:53 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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On Fri, Feb 12, 2016 at 4:01 PM, GLT <gltackett@gmail.com> wrote:

> I've looked around a little on the Web for how to set up a PowerMac G5
> with Linux, but could use suggestions/advice--*NOT* mere pointers to
> information sources--and maybe a small amount of help by Email or phone
> (within the USA). (I'm a long-time Mac user and know a little about Linux
> too, so I shouldn't need much help by email or phone.)
>
> Thanks!
>
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Re: I want to set up my G5 to run Linux [message #311751 is a reply to message #311739] Fri, 12 February 2016 19:49 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Jesse StJohn is currently offline  Jesse StJohn
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I've actually done it, my last 2 systems were a g5 and a g4...... I have since updated to an intel Mac ( my last systems were stolen) but I still have the Slackintosh ISO's that are more secure on those machine as opposed to leopard.... And I could walk you thru it also.... I just wish I had a g5 again, they are so dang fast... Hmmm hmmm AltiVec velocity engines.... I still would rather watch movies and listen to my tunes on one of those instead. If you interested in those I could make a torrent for you and get you a hash to make sure it came thru properly for you....



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On Feb 12, 2016, at 3:01 PM, GLT <gltackett@gmail.com> wrote:

> I've looked around a little on the Web for how to set up a PowerMac G5 with Linux, but could use suggestions/advice--NOT mere pointers to information sources--and maybe a small amount of help by Email or phone (within the USA). (I'm a long-time Mac user and know a little about Linux too, so I shouldn't need much help by email or phone.)
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Re: I want to set up my G5 to run Linux [message #311752 is a reply to message #311739] Fri, 12 February 2016 19:58 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Eric Volker is currently offline  Eric Volker
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I’m sorry I can’t really provide any specific advice, except to say that I
had a lot of problems setting up Linux on my G5 back in the day. I’d been
using Linux since the 90’s and had had a pretty good experience with
LinuxPPC on my old Motorola Starmax 5500, so I thought I’d try it out on my
dual 1.8GHz G5. I tried Ubuntu (back when there was an officially supported
PPC version) and a few other distros, and had nothing but problems -
particularly with the system fans. Since PPCs are now a small niche market,
I doubt the situation has improved. By all means try it out, but adjust
your expectations accordingly.

On Friday, February 12, 2016, GLT <gltackett@gmail.com> wrote:
> I've looked around a little on the Web for how to set up a PowerMac G5
with Linux, but could use suggestions/advice--NOT mere pointers to
information sources--and maybe a small amount of help by Email or phone
(within the USA). (I'm a long-time Mac user and know a little about Linux
too, so I shouldn't need much help by email or phone.)
>
> Thanks!

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Re: I want to set up my G5 to run Linux [message #311753 is a reply to message #311739] Fri, 12 February 2016 20:41 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I haven't done it but would probably try Debian Jessie

https://www.debian.org/releases/jessie/powerpc/
http://ppcluddite.blogspot.com/2012/03/installing-debian-lin ux-on-ppc-part-i.html


On Fri, Feb 12, 2016 at 4:01 PM, GLT <gltackett@gmail.com> wrote:

> I've looked around a little on the Web for how to set up a PowerMac G5
> with Linux, but could use suggestions/advice--*NOT* mere pointers to
> information sources--and maybe a small amount of help by Email or phone
> (within the USA). (I'm a long-time Mac user and know a little about Linux
> too, so I shouldn't need much help by email or phone.)
>
> Thanks!
>
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Re: I want to set up my G5 to run Linux [message #312184 is a reply to message #311742] Tue, 16 February 2016 20:27 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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The newest info I found at lowendmac.com was from 2012.

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Re: I want to set up my G5 to run Linux [message #312215 is a reply to message #312184] Wed, 17 February 2016 06:33 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Then LEM has failed your need. Times have changed.

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> The newest info I found at lowendmac.com was from 2012.
>
> On Friday, February 12, 2016 at 5:54:05 PM UTC-5, Fluxstringer wrote:
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>> http://lowendmac.com/linux/max.shtml
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Re: I want to set up my G5 to run Linux [message #312253 is a reply to message #311739] Wed, 17 February 2016 15:46 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Hi,

You can have a look at Yellow Dog
Linux: http://www.fixstars.com/en/technologies/linux/what/overview/

Cheers,
Diederick

Op vrijdag 12 februari 2016 22:01:50 UTC+1 schreef GLT:
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> I've looked around a little on the Web for how to set up a PowerMac G5
> with Linux, but could use suggestions/advice--*NOT* mere pointers to
> information sources--and maybe a small amount of help by Email or phone
> (within the USA). (I'm a long-time Mac user and know a little about Linux
> too, so I shouldn't need much help by email or phone.)
>
> Thanks!
>

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Re: I want to set up my G5 to run Linux [message #312254 is a reply to message #312253] Wed, 17 February 2016 16:40 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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> On Feb 17, 2016, at 1:46 PM, Diederick Magré <dmagre@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Hi,
>
> You can have a look at Yellow Dog Linux: http://www.fixstars.com/en/technologies/linux/what/overview/
>
> Cheers,
> Diederick

That’s pretty cool, I didn’t know YDL was still kicking around.

Hmm, might drag the old Powerbook G4 off the shelf and give it a shot, if I can find the power brick.

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Re: I want to set up my G5 to run Linux [message #312255 is a reply to message #312254] Wed, 17 February 2016 17:20 Go to previous message
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>> You can have a look at Yellow Dog Linux:
>> http://www.fixstars.com/en/technologies/linux/what/overview/
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Diederick
>
> That's pretty cool, I didn't know YDL was still kicking around.

A version of YDL is still kicking around which will run on an ANS (Apple
Network Server ... PPC 604e).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Network_Server



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