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

[Dan Burcaw]

The Lombard uses New World ROM. (like iMac and B&W)


On Tue, 11 May 1999, Hugh Caley wrote:

> 
> 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.
> 
> - ---
> Tom Rini (TR1265)
> http://dobbstown.yeti.edu/
> 
> 
> 
> --
> "Brain-eating mutants are bad for business..." - Battle Angel
> Hugh "Batmensch" Caley
> 
> 
> 


Dan

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