Linux PPC

sm plug-discuss@lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us
Sun, 28 Oct 2001 00:44:25 -0700 (MST)


> Make sure that it is a Power PC box with a PCI bus. The oldest
> PowerPC's, 6100,7100 and 8100 will not run a Linux kernel.
>
> I have run Yellow Dog on 7200, 7600 and 8600 with good results. When in
> any doubt, consult the distribution's website to make sure that your
> model is supported.
>
> None of the 'Nubus' Macs will work. ;-(
>


Not exactly true.. the exceedingly ancient MkLinux kernel, which is Linux
ported to the mach kernel, will work on some NuBus macs.