Availability of Software

From: Thomas Brändle (tbraendle_at_gmx.ch)
Date: 08/27/03


Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2003 11:36:40 +0200

I am planning to buy a PowerBook 12" and install Mandrake on it.

I am wondering if I can install any Linux software (also for x86) on it
or if I have to install special Linux PPC Software which is not as common.

Thanks
Tomy



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