Re: distro rec for beige g3 & sys reqs.
From: Keith Krehbiel (redsilo_at_pldi.net)
Date: 10/21/04
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Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2004 10:02:24 -0500
BK wrote:
> Which Linux distribution would you recommend for a beige g3? I guess
> this is considered an Old World Mac. It sounds like Debian may be one
> of the few options. (Does Open Office work with Debian?)
>
> The g3 is currently running MacOS 8.1. Currently has 4 gig hard drive,
> 64 meg RAM, DVD drive.
>
> Rather than reformatting the hard drive, I figured it would be best to
> get a second drive for Linux. I guess it could also be used to back up
> the original 4 gig drive. Would a 60-80 gig drive be enough?
>
> Also, how much RAM is recommended for running Linux and any popular
> applications, like Open Office? Is 64 meg enough?
>
> Thanks.
>
> BK
I am very new to Linux but will offer the little that I know. I don't
think Linux requires a huge drive. A 60-80 gig drive would be loads of
room to partition for both MacOS and Linux. I think you will need at
least a small MacOS partition to boot into first and run BootX for
Linux. Linux can read Mac HFS partitions but not HFS(Macintosh Extended
) format.
More memory is always better.
You might want to look into Ubuntu. People seem to like it. I don't
think it will run on the old 603 machine that I am using. There seems
to be a basic install CD available and then you need to download other
things you need.
Good Luck
Keith
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