Does Linux PPC support the new 'Lombard/101' Powerbook G3s?

[Hugh Caley]

Why do you think it would work, Tom?  You can't OF boot the "Wallstreet"
G3 laptops, can you?

Hugh

Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 19:56:16 -0400 (EDT)
From: Tom Rini <tmrini at ntplx.net>
Subject: Re: Does Linux PPC support the new 'Lombard/101' Powerbook G3s?

On Wed, 12 May 1999, Duraid Madina wrote:

>       ... and furthermore, is it possible to install Linux PPC on
these in a
> dedicated configuration? (i.e. no MacOS on the hard drive) and if not,

> what is the minimum amount of disk space that must be assigned to the
> MacOS to be able to boot LinuxPPC?

The 2 lbs lighter PBs?  If they're just a bit lighter/faster (nothing
too
new, right?) it should.  Again, if they haven't changed much then yes,
you
can OF boot it I think.  Otherwise a small (100mb or less?) MacOS
install
is needed for BootX.

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Tom Rini (TR1265)
http://dobbstown.yeti.edu/



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