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Old 02-11-2016, 01:03 PM   #1
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mac powerbook g5 titanium install


Guys, im trying to install ANY version f linux on my silver g5 powerbook. it doesnt seem to work on any of them. i cannot get past the intstall. is there a rock solid version to install that definitely works on a mac p[owerbook g5 titanium? I would really appreciate your help.
 
Old 02-11-2016, 01:27 PM   #2
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I've never heard of f linux. Is it specfically designed for ppc architecture?
 
Old 02-11-2016, 01:33 PM   #3
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i think yellowdog only makes versions for ibm-powerpc cpu architecture. there are other distro that have x86/x86-64/ppc/arm/m68k/... versions as well.
 
  


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