Re: [tlug] Converting my friend to Ubuntu Linux on a Powerbook

[Niels Kobschätzki <n.kobschaetzki@example.com>]

On Jun 12, 2007, at 3:47 PM, Mike Mazur wrote:

> Hi,
>
> The pre-intel Macs all run PowerPC (ppc) processors. When you're
> looking for an ISO to download, make sure you get a ppc version.
>
> On 6/12/07, Godwin Stewart <gstewart@example.com> wrote:
> > Ubuntu is based on Debian. There is a PowerPC version of Debian
> > available.
>
> This is true. Ubuntu might not be ported to ppc, but Debian is... and
> since Ubuntu is based on Debain, it shouldn't be too difficult for you
> to get the hang of it when your friend needs a little help.
>
> I had a brief encounter with Gentoo Linux on an older ppc Powerbook
> some time ago. Be aware that some things (namely the wireless card)
> may not be supported, or at least may be difficult to get running. Or
> maybe not, I tried it a long time ago.

If it's an airport extreme (b/g-WLAN-card) it could be a real problem  
to get that to run. For the airport-card (b-only) drivers exist afaik.

Niels