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Old 11-04-2012, 01:48 PM   #1
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Question help choseing a distro for ppcs


i need a distro that will work with ppcs and fit on a cd
 
Old 11-04-2012, 02:34 PM   #2
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I have used Debian and Arch in the past on PPC machines, both worked fine.
 
Old 11-04-2012, 03:14 PM   #3
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well i mean one that would work on a ps3

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and fit on a cd
 
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If you have a newer firmware the option to install Linux on it will not be available. If you are able to install Linux on it, I know only of a version of Yellow Dog Linux for the PS3.
 
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ok but im hacking it to get the option back
 
  


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