Re: Availability of Software
From: Andrew J. Brehm (andrew_at_netneurotic.de)
Date: 08/29/03
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Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2003 15:53:53 +0200
Thomas Brändle <tbraendle@gmx.ch> wrote:
> I am planning to buy a PowerBook 12" and install Mandrake on it.
What about OS X?
> I am wondering if I can install any Linux software (also for x86) on it
Yes, unless the software is ot available as source code.
> or if I have to install special Linux PPC Software which is not as common.
Linux/ppc and Linux/x86 software are both as common as people compile
it.
Seriously, GNU/Linux distributions for ppc look the same as for x86 and
come with the same software.
Most proprietary software is ony available for x86 though.
-- Andrew J. Brehm Fan of Woody Allen PowerPC User Supporter of Pepperoni Pizza
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