Re: Gentoo on PowerPC

Kevin wrote:

>On Wed, 2004-03-24 at 18:46, Bryce C wrote:
>
>
>>I should clarify, mine is an iBook G3 (Early 2003), running OSX via
>>dual-boot and MOL. Interesting.
>>
>>
>
>Bryce, that is exactly what I am interested in. I am considering a
>PowerBook G4, but I must be able to dual-boot between Gentoo and OSX
>Panther. I know I can run several Linux distros on the PowerBook, but I
>need to retain the ability to dual-boot into native OSX.
>
>Researching this idea, I encountered that alarming note on Gentoo's
>website.
>
>Anyway, can you clarify? <dumb question> Is it possible to install
>Linux and OSX into separate partitions on a PowerBook and dual boot
>between them with Grub or something similar? I am assuming it's
>possible. </dumb question>
>
>My google searches are taking me in many different directions, but no
>clear answers. A PowerBook G4 is a bit too expensive for the
>"buy-it-and-try-it" plan I usually take.
>
>Also, reading the MOL docs it looks like MOL is booting an OSX (or
>MacOS) installation from a partition on the drive. Is that right? It
>is clearly not a hardware emulation environment (like VMWare) where one
>can install a "guest" OS within the VM. Am I getting close?
>
>Thanks,
>...Kevin
>
>
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I'm also interested in this as I will get an iBook soon. Dual boot and
MOL looks attractive but I'd like to hear tales from the front line to
feel better about it.
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