What linux will run a powermac g4?

$BoomBoom$ · $BoomBoom$ #1 (**permalink**)

12-22-2009, 12:58 AM

I have a powermac g4 and wanted to make it into a server and was wondering what linux would run on a powermac g4?
I would like the best linux that can run a powermac g4.

Thx
$BoomBoom$

chscag · chscag #2 (**permalink**)

12-22-2009, 03:42 PM

There are several Linux distros that will run on a PPC. Probably best to hit up the Ubuntu forum and find out which version is best to use. (Ubuntu does have a server version but I'm not certain whether it will run on a PPC.)

Regards.

pjhutch · pjhutch #3 (**permalink**)

12-24-2009, 10:46 AM

Yellow Dog linux is the only recent one I can find. You need a DVD ROM drive to install it though. There are no more CD sizes ones I can find.

YDL.net

directeuphorium · directeuphorium #4 (**permalink**)

12-24-2009, 01:22 PM

Reviving a Power Mac G4 with Ubuntu Server Helpful Linux Tidbits

this guy did just what you want to do and documented it step by step.

Enjoy

jeroendiederen · jeroendiederen #5 (**permalink**)

01-20-2010, 07:35 AM

mac.linux.be

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$BoomBoom$ #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 07, 2009 Posts: 22	12-22-2009, 12:58 AM I have a powermac g4 and wanted to make it into a server and was wondering what linux would run on a powermac g4? I would like the best linux that can run a powermac g4. Thx $BoomBoom$
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chscag #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 31,962 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, iPad 3rd Gen., 3 iPods	12-22-2009, 03:42 PM There are several Linux distros that will run on a PPC. Probably best to hit up the Ubuntu forum and find out which version is best to use. (Ubuntu does have a server version but I'm not certain whether it will run on a PPC.) Regards.
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directeuphorium #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 24, 2009 Posts: 54	12-24-2009, 01:22 PM Reviving a Power Mac G4 with Ubuntu Server Helpful Linux Tidbits this guy did just what you want to do and documented it step by step. Enjoy
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