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MkLinux is an Open Source operating system which consists of an implementation of the Linux operating system hosted on the Mach microkernel.
http://www.mklinux.org
A free distribution of the GNU/Linux operating system. It is maintained and updated through the work of many users who volunteer their time and effort.
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Debian PowerPC Port C microprocessor architecture developed by IBM, Motorola and Apple. The PowerPC architecture allows both 64-bit and 32-bit implementations (the 64-bit implementation includes the 32-bit implementation The first PowerPC microprocessor was the 601, a 32-bit implementation released in 1992. Several other...The immediate goal of the project is to enable interested parties to build inexpensive, PPC-based Linux boxes from IBM's reference plans.
http://www.openppc.org/
Resources for developers, including a CVS repository. Also a history of Linux on the PowerPC.
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Gate Crashing Org So what is the deal with these Penguins anyway Web Pages on this system: A brief history of Linux on the PowerPC Historic Web Pages: Glibc 2.1 based distribution development The following are also available on the LinuxPPC Developers Reference...Building a kernel
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Linux on Mac Standard kernel source obtained from kernel.org. I later learned of linux-pmac-stable, a kernel source tree, where the macintosh adaptions are introduced, before they are merged into the Standard source tree. You can obtain the sources using anonymous rsync. With the...How to build a 2.2 kernel for the G3.
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LinuxPPC kernel building The following kernel was built from a pmac 2.2.10 tree with the addition of the latest atyfb.c code that came straight from the vger tree at cvs.on.openprojects.net and was at version 2.3.8 when I downloaded it. The config for building...Home of the Linux/PPC port, it houses both user information and developer docs. It also lists current news and software updates to stay ahead.
http://penguinppc.org
This allows anyone who uses Linux on a PowerPC to run the Mac OS as its own application, at near full speed.
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Mac-on-Linux L is primarily intended to be used by those who run linux/ppc as their main operating system but still want to be able to run that occasional Mac OS application. Other possible applications include 8226; development 8226; hardware simulation 8226;...Linux kernel and support for Power Macs on the NuBus Architecture.
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Linux/PPC for NuBus Power Macs The current range of hardware support is somewhat comparable to MkLinux/PPC. Some machines are better supported and some not so well. Mailing List Info Hardware Support Info Supported Kernel Options Latest Sources Latest Kernels Kernels with Installers Boot Loaders Other...Contains installation notes to install Debian's "Woody" on PowerPCs with the Nubus architecture.
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Installation notes for Woody on Nubus PowerPC 8100/80 Redirecting you to our new site which should load in approx. 2 seconds. If it doesn't please select the link above. Installation notes for Woody on Nubus PowerPC's using the Apple MkLinux Booter and the Kernel with Debian Woody installer....Mailing list discussion about OpenPPC project, Linux for PowerPC and PowerPC based motherboard.
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OPENCORES.ORG Unsubscribe from openppc with email By Month: Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2005 2004 1 34 1 4 11 4 5 2 2003 1 2 3 1 1 4 1 7 4 10...Step by step log of a successful Linux Installation on to an Old World 7100/80 NuBus architecture Mac computer.
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Adrian's Home Page Experience with Linux on PowerMac 7100/80 OldWorld A was saying to a friend of mine about my dream of installing Linux on more architectures that Intel based platforms. Guess what? He came back to me with an idea like he has a Macintosh, unused and dusty somewhere...Resources for older Mac Systems.
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Low End Mac: Value Computing Ten things you really should know before you get too confused. Mac of the Day: Mac Classic (10/90-9/92 The last 8 MHz bw compact Mac.List of the Day: MaX is our list for Unix, Linux, and BSD on Macs including...Instructions on how to install Gentoo linux on an Apple iBook.
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Gentoo Linux PPC install on Apple iBook Newest versions of some of my files: XF86Config x11-base/xfree-4.3.0-r6, updated Apr 22, 2004 kernel config gentoo-dev-sources-2.6.7-r5, updated August 3, 2004 make.conf portage-2.0.50-r9, updated August 3, 2004 (turned on NPTL) pbbuttonsd.conf pbbuttonsd-0.6.1, July 9, 2004 yaboot.conf yaboot-1.3.12-r1, updated August 3, 2004...ISO images and package files to install Debian Linux on PPC
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Debian Network install from a minimal CD Network install from a minimal CD A network install or netinst CD is a single CD which enables you to install the entire operating system. This single CD contains just the minimal amount of software to start the installation and...2001 Article explains why older Macs using MacTCP stopped working on the internet.
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Still Running MacTCP? Last year a large number of users with older Macintosh computers suddenly called Microcomputer Services to complain that their Internet connectivity had stopped working. Upon further investigation, we found that older Macs running system software prior to 7.6, and using...Information on how to Network your Power PC or Mac to an IBM-compatible computer over Ethernet.
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PC to Mac How To C users to network the two platforms. In Part I, we discuss one of those two ways namely using software on your PC to allow it to network with a Mac using primarily Mac networking protocols and techniques. We also...CRUX PPC - CRUX Linux port for the PowerPC Platform.
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CRUX for PowerPC Linux kernel that runs on NewWorld PowerPC computers. The included software works at its best speed on 750 (G3) and 74xx (G4) CPUs. CRUX PPC supports PegasosII and the major part of Apple's computers (Dual CPU included) and has special...Links to Linux installation reports on Apple laptops.
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TuxMobil: Linux Laptop and Notebook Installation Survey: Apple (aka Macintosh) Computers site map index a-z search HOWTOs|LaptopsNotebooks|PDAs|Cell Phones|Media Players|Wearables|Hardware|Software|Fun|Misc|News|Mailing List Linux Laptop and Notebook Installation Survey: Apple (aka Macintosh) You want to install Linux or another Unix on your Apple Computer Inc. laptop or notebook? Here are links to installation...A Linux Developer Community competition aimed at showcasing applications designed specifically for Linux running on the PPC architecture.
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Linux on POWER open source developer contest Contest has officially ended and winners have been selected. IBM would like to thank everyone who participated and is excited by the enthusiastic response. A tremendous number of entries were submitted and we are proud to have the opportunity to...A guide to installing Debian GNU/Linux.
http://sowerbutts.com/linux-mac-mini/