Linux PPC

[KevinO]

sm wrote:
> 
> > 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.

True, but a Mach kernel is not a Linux kernel. I looked into running
this on a 7100 that I had but it just didn't seem worth the effort.


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