Re: [Hampshire] linux for a powermac G3

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Author: John Wesley
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Subject: Re: [Hampshire] linux for a powermac G3
Jacqui Caren wrote:
> A friends employer is junking thier "PC's" and he has rescued one.
> He asked that I have a look to see if it is any good.
>
> It is an unwiped G3 and I would really like to install linux on it.
>
> 1) to remove files and software
>
> 2) because linux is "better" :-)
>
> Not being a mac head I have no idea whis ppc distro will provide
> a clean and simple desktop for a "newbie" user with that horrible
> one button mac mouse :-)
>
> Jacqui
>
>

*cough* ubuntu *cough*

they're thinking of dropping PPC support in newer version but for a g3
I'm sure you'll be happy with dapper or edgy :)

Bear in mind that flash and stuff won't work

jonh