Power Macs and Linux

nomaddog · 04-12-2008, 08:33 PM

I'm sorry if this happens to be in the wrong forum, but I figured I'd start here because I am TOTALLY new to Linux. I've recently been given 4 Power Macs and I'm not sure if any of them can run Linux. I have a Power 6500/225, 9500/180MP, 5200/75LC, and a Mac Performa 6300CD. Could somebody please point me in the right direction as to how to get Linux on any of these, if it's even possible? Thanks in advance!

DragonSlayer48DX · 04-12-2008, 09:34 PM

Well, since Mac OS-X is based on Unix and Linux is designed to be compatible with Unix, I'd say give it a go and see what happens. There's no other sure-fire way to know if it will work.

Cheers

Jengo · 04-12-2008, 10:48 PM

i think he is looking for a good distro for power macs.

nomaddog · 04-12-2008, 11:06 PM

I am looking for a distro that will work. Right now, I'm really considering just getting rid of all the Power Macs except the 9500/180MP. That one seems to have the most potential in terms of using it as a Linux box. It seems like all the other ones are pretty crappy builds, especially the 5200/75LC. I did find a site that had info on installing linux on a 9500/180MP, which is what I think I'm gonna do. So any info on a distro that'll work would be helpful thanks!

jschiwal · 04-12-2008, 11:20 PM

Many of the most common distro's have a ppc version. Which distro is your favorite? That would be a good start.

Kahless · 04-13-2008, 02:19 AM

I used the ppc version of debian for a few years on my dirt old imac to run a webserver

dasy2k1 · 04-13-2008, 07:55 AM

pretty much any distro that offers a ppc version will work.
try a few!

(hint, when donwloading most distros will have x86, ppc and x64(x86_64) avalable just choose ppc and go)

i alos bellive that yellowdog linux is designed for the ppc architecture