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Author: sm
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Subject: Linux PPC
> 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.